Kyphosis also known as “hunchback” occurs when the vertebrae in the upper back are wedge shaped instead of cylinder. This disorder can be caused by a number of things such as: Osteoporosis‚ Disk Degeneration‚ slouching/poor posture etc… Kyphosis can happen at any age but it’s most common in older women. In addition to an abnormally curved spine the symptoms can also cause back pain and stiffness in some people. Mild cases of kyphosis may produce no noticeable signs or symptoms. Depending on what
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fractures‚ as well as the methods that have been developed to treat them. The most common three causes of fractures are trauma‚ Osteoporosis‚ and overuse. (OrthoInfo‚ 2012) Trauma typically comes from a fall or some type of accident that causes direct injury to the bone. This type is the most common among children‚ but varies in severity throughout a lifetime. “Osteoporosis‚ or porous bone‚ is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue‚ leading to bone fragility
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Bones support‚ move‚ and protect the body; they also give us our features. But without bone cells we would have no bones. Bone cells are the living units that make up your bones and keep them functioning. Bone cells have two major roles‚ which are the production of new bones and resorption or destruction of old bone. They also carry out other small roles. There are four main types of bone cells: Osteogenic‚ which are bone cells that respond to traumas‚ osteoblasts‚ which form bone matrix around themselves
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and learned behavior. All motor function depends on the musculoskeletal system’s structural stability for optimal performance and quality of life. Immobility causes musculoskeletal deterioration and “is manifested in three major complications: osteoporosis‚ contractures‚ and decubitus ulcers” (Edith V. Olsen‚ 1967‚ pg.788). Let us explore three major complications however‚ several musculoskeletal conditions may result from immobility. Studies show in most cases provided a knowledgeable nursing staff
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FORECASTING DENOSUMAB Denosumab was a biologic product that treated osteoporosis disease. Its Prolia brand was the first and only RANK ligand inhibitor that reduced the breakdown of bones‚ and its Xgeva brand was a unique drug that treated bone metastases. Patents for both were scheduled to expire between 2017 and 2023. Alternative Treatments * Exercise(preventive care not a treatment) * Dietary supplements(preventive care not a treatment) * Bisphosphonates drugs such as alendronate
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Why Calcium nutrition is so important? Calcium is one of the most important minerals that body needs in order to function properly and to maintain optimal health‚ especially when it comes to bone. Calcium is used in so many ways throughout the body. It is necessary for contracting muscles‚ forming and strengthening bones and teeth‚ conducting nerve impulses throughout the body‚ blood clotting‚ maintaining a normal heart beat as well as other important processes. Calcium performs a number of basic
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that places force on a bone will strengthen the bone. Most people achieve their peak bone mass in their 30s. After that‚ the strength and density of bones begins to decline. Exercising slows the process of decline and helps prevent fractures and osteoporosis. * Diet: One of the key nutrients that the body needs for bone growth and development is calcium‚ this is normally found in different foods and especially in milk. It is important that calcium is took in a diet because is not it can lead
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help stop swelling. Keep the cast “dry and clean” at all times. A bone must be “immobilized” to allow the fusion of fractured parts. Signs and symptoms of a fracture include “swelling.” Fractures are broken bones and may be caused by “osteoporosis.” You can place a wet cast on “Pillows” so that its shape is not altered as it dries. When can a resident insert something inside the cast? “Never” Hip Fractures T Most fractured hips require surgery. F You should perform ROM
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results in various complications like bone deformities‚ pathological fractures and osteoarthritis (Ralston 2008). It is estimated to occur in about 2-3% of the U.S population of adults over 60 years of age and is the second most common disease after osteoporosis. The occurrence of this disease has been characterized by a significant increase in bone turnover rate and disorganization of the structure and arrangement of the bone trabeculae. This results due to increased osteoclastic activity and bone remodeling
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Unit 2 1.1 Describe the common types of fractures 1.2 Describe how to manage a fracture 1.3 Describe how to manage a dislocation Common types of fractures Managing a fracture Open Fracture : An open fracture is a fracture where the broken bone is exposed. That is dangerous because of increased chances of infection. Many first aid manuals go into great detail about exactly what should be done with each individual kind of fracture that might occur. This is useful information to have. But with fast
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