Topics: Conditions and Diseases : Musculoskeletal Disorders
Musculoskeletal Disorders are a large group of common diseases and disorders which can involve muscles, ligaments, connective tissue, bones, cartilage and joints.
Amputee
Information and links for those who have suffered limb loss.
Personal Pages,
Phantom Sensation,
Support Groups,
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Arthritis
Arthritis is the word used to describe a painful joint or joints. There are many different types of arthritis.
Ankylosing Spondylitis,
Gout,
Osteoarthritis,
Reactive Arthritis,
Rheumatoid,
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Back and Spine
Back and spine pain is commonly due to problems with the muscles, bones, disks or ligaments in the back.
Personal Pages,
Ruptured Disk,
Scoliosis,
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Chondromalacia
Chondromalacia (otherwise known as chondromalacia patellae, anterior knee pain syndrome, patellofemoral disorder or "runner's knee") is caused by improper tracking of the kneecap over the femur.
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Congenital Anomalies
Arthrogryposis,
Clubfoot,
Craniosynostosis,
Dwarfism,
Ectrodactyly,
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Connective Tissue
Behcet's Syndrome,
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome,
Fibromyalgia,
Hypermobility Syndrome,
Lupus,
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Contractures
Abnormal condition of joint flexion and fixation caused by atrophy and shortening of muscle fibers or loss of normal elasticity of skin.
Dupuytren's,
Hammer Toe,
Post Burn,
Trigger Finger,
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Costochondritis
An inflammation at the junction of a rib and its cartilage.
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Feet
Disorders and diseases of the feet.
Bunions,
Corns and Calluses,
Flat Feet,
Ingrown Toenails,
Injuries,
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Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) is a rare disorder in which muscle and connective tissue ossify, or become bone.
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Gorham's Disease
Also called disappearing bone disease. Extensive loss of calcium from a single bone so that it cannot be seen on x-ray.
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Hip
Sites related to disorders of the hip.
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Knee
Sites about disorders of the knee
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Leg
Sites related to disorders of theg
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Neck
Sites related to disorders of the neck.
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Osteonecrosis
Death of a bone or part of a bone, either atraumatic or posttraumatic. Also known as Avascular Necrosis of Bone.
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition where the bones become thin and fragile, increasing the chance of breaking following even minor injury.
Support Groups,
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Repetitive Strain Injuries
Repetitive Strain Injury is a term used to describe a number of disorders which are caused by repetitive movements of parts of the body.
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Rotator Cuff Injury
Information about shoulder rotator cuff tears, tendonitis, and other injuries.
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Shoulder
Sites related to disorders of the shoulder.
Adhesive Capsulitis,
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Sprains and Strains
A sprain is an injury which occurs to ligaments caused by a sudden overstretching. The ligament is only usually stretched, but sometimes it can be snapped, slightly torn or ruptured, which are more serious and require longer to heal.
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Tendonitis
This category contains information about tendonitis, also called tendinitis. This category also lists information on tendonosis, a more chronic form of tendonitis.
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