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  2. Orthopedic pathology - Wikipedia

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    Other causes of bone diseases include severe impacts/injuries and weakness in bones/bone loss. The effects of bone disorders will vary with disease. The effects can occur physically, mentally and financially as well as impact the individuals quality of life. Orthopaedic disorders can drastically affect an individual's functional ability.

  3. Osteoarthritis - Wikipedia

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    Inflammatory diseases (such as Perthes' disease), (Lyme disease), and all chronic forms of arthritis (e.g., costochondritis, gout, and rheumatoid arthritis). In gout, uric acid crystals cause the cartilage to degenerate at a faster pace. Injury to joints or ligaments (such as the ACL) as a result of an accident or orthopedic operations.

  4. Musculoskeletal disorder - Wikipedia

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    According to recent studies, a significant proportion of older adults experience musculoskeletal pain. This pain can be localized (e.g., back pain, knee pain) or widespread (e.g., fibromyalgia). The prevalence tends to increase with age, affecting a substantial portion of the elderly population. [34]

  5. Locomotive syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Globally, locomotive syndrome prevalence is estimated to be approximately 10%. [5] A table depicting the locomotive syndrome prevalence of chronic pain patients of different age groups according to a study in Japan. [6] Researchers have tried to determine whether there are variations in locomotive syndrome prevalence between sexes. Two surveys ...

  6. Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis - Wikipedia

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    The disease is not fatal; however, some associated complications can lead to death. Complications may include paralysis, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), and lung infections. Although DISH manifests in a similar manner to ankylosing spondylitis, they are separate diseases. Ankylosing spondylitis is a genetic disease with identifiable marks ...

  7. Category:Orthopedic problems - Wikipedia

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  8. Osteoporosis - Wikipedia

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    Osteoporosis is a very prevalent disease in the elderly population but not much is known about the optimal prescription and dosage of physical exercise to help prevent bone mineral loss. A lot of the focus around osteoporosis is also prevention and not so much maintenance which should be the front runner when considering what approach to take.

  9. Spinal disease - Wikipedia

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    Because each vertebra can cause pain in different areas of the body, the pain from the disease can be sensed in the back, leg, neck area, or even the arms. When the spinal canal begins to lose its gap and gets thinner, it can cause pain in the neck, which can also cause a numb feeling in the arms and hands.