SKELETAL SYSTEM May 2014 | Page 10

SKELETAL SYSTEM

DISORDERS

Though the skeletal system performs many functions and is very strong, it can developa disorder or deformity.

•Arthritis

is the inflammation of one or more joints, it has been around ever since the dinosaur era, even though back in the 1600s it wasn't a common disease nowadays it is very common among people.

•Osteoarthritis

is the tear of joints over time in parts like knees, hips and spine. Hands and fingers have bigger risk. It has symptoms like pain, tenderness, stiffness, grating sensations and bone spurs.

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