Skeletal Issues

Question 1

What is Osteoporosis?

Answer 1

Decrease in bone mass typically with increased susceptibility to bone fracture. Typically caused to decreased estrogen levels. Estrogen helps maintain bone tissue by stimulating osteoblasts to form new bone.

Question 2

What is Paget’s disease?

Answer 2

Irregular thickening and thinning of bones.

Question 3

What is Spina Bifida?

Answer 3

Congenital defect where posterior vertebral rich in which the laziness do not unite in the midline. If the condition does not involve a herniation of the meninges than treatment is not required.