This document provides information on bone pathology, structure, development, and diseases. It discusses:
- Bone structure, cells, and development processes of intramembranous and endochondral ossification.
- Congenital bone diseases like achondroplasia and osteogenesis imperfecta which result from collagen defects.
- Acquired bone diseases like osteoporosis, Paget's disease, rickets/osteomalacia, and osteonecrosis.
- Infectious diseases of bone like osteomyelitis.
This document provides an overview of bone structure, function, development, and disorders. It discusses the normal structure and cellular components of bone, including osteoblasts, osteocytes, and osteoclasts. It describes developmental disorders like osteogenesis imperfecta and osteopetrosis. Acquired disorders covered include osteopenia, osteoporosis, Paget's disease, rickets, hyperparathyroidism, and renal osteodystrophy. Fractures and the healing process are also summarized. The document is intended to teach pathology of bone and cartilage disorders.
This document discusses metabolic bone diseases including osteoporosis, osteomalacia, and rickets. It describes the components of bone, common metabolic bone disorders, clinical assessment, x-ray findings, bone density measurement techniques, biochemical tests, and treatment approaches for various conditions like postmenopausal osteoporosis, vitamin D deficiency rickets, hypophosphatemic rickets, and osteomalacia in adults.
This document discusses osteopetrosis, also known as marble bone disease, which is a rare hereditary disorder characterized by defective osteoclast function that results in abnormally dense and brittle bones. There are two subtypes: infantile autosomal recessive osteopetrosis, which is more severe and often fatal in childhood, and autosomal dominant osteopetrosis, which is less severe and allows survival into adulthood. The document describes the clinical features, radiographic findings, differential diagnoses, and key features that distinguish osteopetrosis from similar conditions like pyknodysostosis and melorheostosis.
This document discusses osteopetrosis, also known as marble bone disease, which is a rare hereditary disorder characterized by defective osteoclast function that results in abnormally dense and brittle bones. There are two subtypes: infantile autosomal recessive osteopetrosis, which is more severe and often fatal in childhood, and autosomal dominant osteopetrosis, which is less severe and allows survival into adulthood. The document describes the clinical features, radiographic findings, differential diagnoses, and key features that distinguish osteopetrosis from similar conditions like pyknodysostosis and melorheostosis.
This document summarizes bone and joint diseases as seen on radiographs. It describes generalized decreased and increased bone density caused by conditions like osteoporosis, osteomalacia, hyperparathyroidism and Paget's disease. Specific findings of osteoporosis, rickets, osteomalacia and hyperparathyroidism are outlined. Joint diseases discussed include osteoarthritis and its features of joint space narrowing and soft tissue swelling. Diagnosis of arthritis depends on the number and location of involved joints and presence of underlying diseases.
This document provides information on bone pathology, structure, development, and diseases. It discusses:
- Bone structure, cells, and development processes of intramembranous and endochondral ossification.
- Congenital bone diseases like achondroplasia and osteogenesis imperfecta which result from collagen defects.
- Acquired bone diseases like osteoporosis, Paget's disease, rickets/osteomalacia, and osteonecrosis.
- Infectious diseases of bone like osteomyelitis.
This document provides an overview of bone structure, function, development, and disorders. It discusses the normal structure and cellular components of bone, including osteoblasts, osteocytes, and osteoclasts. It describes developmental disorders like osteogenesis imperfecta and osteopetrosis. Acquired disorders covered include osteopenia, osteoporosis, Paget's disease, rickets, hyperparathyroidism, and renal osteodystrophy. Fractures and the healing process are also summarized. The document is intended to teach pathology of bone and cartilage disorders.
This document discusses metabolic bone diseases including osteoporosis, osteomalacia, and rickets. It describes the components of bone, common metabolic bone disorders, clinical assessment, x-ray findings, bone density measurement techniques, biochemical tests, and treatment approaches for various conditions like postmenopausal osteoporosis, vitamin D deficiency rickets, hypophosphatemic rickets, and osteomalacia in adults.
This document discusses osteopetrosis, also known as marble bone disease, which is a rare hereditary disorder characterized by defective osteoclast function that results in abnormally dense and brittle bones. There are two subtypes: infantile autosomal recessive osteopetrosis, which is more severe and often fatal in childhood, and autosomal dominant osteopetrosis, which is less severe and allows survival into adulthood. The document describes the clinical features, radiographic findings, differential diagnoses, and key features that distinguish osteopetrosis from similar conditions like pyknodysostosis and melorheostosis.
This document discusses osteopetrosis, also known as marble bone disease, which is a rare hereditary disorder characterized by defective osteoclast function that results in abnormally dense and brittle bones. There are two subtypes: infantile autosomal recessive osteopetrosis, which is more severe and often fatal in childhood, and autosomal dominant osteopetrosis, which is less severe and allows survival into adulthood. The document describes the clinical features, radiographic findings, differential diagnoses, and key features that distinguish osteopetrosis from similar conditions like pyknodysostosis and melorheostosis.
This document summarizes bone and joint diseases as seen on radiographs. It describes generalized decreased and increased bone density caused by conditions like osteoporosis, osteomalacia, hyperparathyroidism and Paget's disease. Specific findings of osteoporosis, rickets, osteomalacia and hyperparathyroidism are outlined. Joint diseases discussed include osteoarthritis and its features of joint space narrowing and soft tissue swelling. Diagnosis of arthritis depends on the number and location of involved joints and presence of underlying diseases.
Paget disease and osteomyelitis are bone disorders characterized by abnormal bone remodeling. Paget disease commonly affects individuals over 40 and involves thickening and deformity of bones from excessive bone resorption and formation. Osteomyelitis is a severe bone infection that can be caused by trauma, poor vascular supply, or hematogenous spread. It involves infection of the bone marrow and can lead to bone death, impaired growth, and skin infections if left untreated. Treatment involves antibiotics and sometimes surgery to remove infected bone.
skeletal disorders of metabolic and endocrine originyashovrattiwari1
Metabolic bone diseases encompass a spectrum of disorders characterized by abnormalities in bone metabolism, structure, and mineralization. These conditions often result from disturbances in the intricate balance between bone formation and resorption, leading to weakened bones prone to fractures, deformities, and other complications. This comprehensive exploration will delve into the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic approaches, and management strategies for various metabolic bone diseases, shedding light on these complex yet fascinating conditions.
Introduction to Metabolic Bone Diseases
The skeleton serves as the structural framework of the body, providing support, protection, and mobility. Maintaining the integrity and strength of bones relies on a delicate equilibrium between osteoblast-mediated bone formation and osteoclast-mediated bone resorption. Disruptions in this equilibrium can give rise to metabolic bone diseases, which can be classified broadly into two categories: disorders of bone remodeling and mineralization.
Disorders of Bone Remodeling
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis stands as the most prevalent metabolic bone disease, characterized by decreased bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration, predisposing individuals to increased fracture risk, particularly in the hip, spine, and wrist. Postmenopausal women and elderly individuals are at heightened risk due to hormonal changes and age-related bone loss. Contributing factors include inadequate calcium and vitamin D intake, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, and excessive alcohol consumption. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is the gold standard for diagnosing osteoporosis, and management strategies focus on lifestyle modifications, calcium and vitamin D supplementation, and pharmacological interventions to mitigate fracture risk.
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI)
OI, often referred to as brittle bone disease, encompasses a group of genetic disorders characterized by fragile bones prone to fractures, skeletal deformities, and short stature. Mutations affecting the synthesis or structure of type I collagen, the primary protein component of bone, underlie this condition. OI exhibits considerable clinical heterogeneity, ranging from mild forms with few fractures to severe cases associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Management involves a multidisciplinary approach, encompassing supportive measures, physical therapy, and surgical interventions to optimize bone health and function.
Paget's Disease of Bone
Paget's disease represents a disorder of excessive bone remodeling, marked by focal areas of increased bone resorption and disorganized bone formation, resulting in enlarged and weakened bones. Though the exact etiology remains elusive, environmental and genetic factors likely contribute to its pathogenesis. Affected individuals may present with bone pain, deformities, and complications such as fractures, nerve compression, and secondary osteoarthritis.
This document summarizes various diseases that can affect the jaw bone. It discusses inherited conditions like osteogenesis imperfecta and achondroplasia. It also covers infections like osteomyelitis, inflammatory conditions like fibrous dysplasia, and tumors originating from bone or other tissues that can develop in the jaw. For each condition, it provides details on characteristics, clinical presentation, radiographic appearance, and other relevant information.
Nmt631 scintigraphy in common bone diseasesljmcneill33
This document discusses various bone diseases and disorders. It begins by describing the different types of cells that make up bone, including osteoprogenitors, osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and osteocytes. It then discusses several specific bone diseases and disorders in more detail, including osteoporosis, Paget's disease, rickets/osteomalacia, hyperparathyroidism, and fractures. It also provides information on osteonecrosis, osteomyelitis, bone tumors, joint diseases like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, and other conditions like gout. Throughout, it includes details on pathogenesis, morphology, clinical expression, and imaging findings for many of these diseases.
This document discusses various metabolic and endocrine disorders that can affect bone. It begins with an introduction and overview of metabolic bone diseases. It then covers specific diseases in detail, including their causes, clinical features, biochemical findings, and radiographic manifestations. Disorders discussed include rickets, osteomalacia, scurvy, osteoporosis, hyperparathyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, Cushing's disease, acromegaly, hyperthyroidism, and hypothyroidism. For each condition, the document provides radiologists with guidance on what radiographic findings to look for to aid in diagnosis.
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Fracture healing occurs through either primary or secondary union. Secondary union is more common and involves three stages: procallus formation, osseous callus formation, and remodeling. Osteomyelitis is an infection of bone that can be pyogenic or tuberculous. Pyogenic osteomyelitis is usually caused by bacteria through the bloodstream while tuberculous osteomyelitis spreads from other sites of infection. Osteoporosis is a reduction in bone mass and strength, increasing fracture risk. It is common in the elderly and postmenopausal women. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease affecting weight-bearing joints like the hips and knees, causing cartilage loss, bone
This document provides an introduction to common bone disorders. It begins by defining bone and its importance in providing structure, protection, and a site for blood cell production. Bone disorders are divided into congenital and acquired categories. Congenital disorders include Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Achondroplasia, and Osteopetrosis. Acquired or metabolic bone diseases are caused by abnormalities in minerals, vitamins, bone mass or structure and include Osteoporosis, Paget's Disease, Rickets/Osteomalacia, and Hyperparathyroidism. Each condition is briefly characterized in terms of symptoms and causes of abnormal bone structure or composition.
Osteoporosis is a disease where bone density and bone mass are reduced, leading to fragile bones that are more prone to fractures. It occurs when the balance between bone resorption and formation is disrupted, causing more old bone to be removed than new bone formed. Key signs are fractures of the wrist, spine, and hip. Risk factors include older age, female sex, smoking, excessive alcohol, family history, and certain medical conditions. Treatment focuses on lifestyle changes like exercise and nutrition to build bone mass, as well as medications to reduce bone loss.
This document provides an overview of various metabolic bone diseases and their orthopedic manifestations. It discusses conditions such as osteoporosis, osteomalacia, rickets, hyperparathyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, and renal osteodystrophy. For each condition, it describes clinical presentations, radiographic findings, and differential diagnoses. Key radiographic signs include generalized osteopenia, abnormal bone mineralization patterns, fractures, subperiosteal bone resorption, and abnormal bone density/sclerosis. The document serves as an educational reference for orthopedic surgeons to understand how metabolic bone diseases commonly present and appear on imaging studies.
Orthopedic Aspects Of Metabolic Bone Disease By XiuXiu Srithammasit
This document summarizes various metabolic bone diseases and their orthopedic manifestations and radiographic findings. It covers osteoporosis, rickets and osteomalacia, hyperparathyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and renal osteodystrophy. For each condition, it describes clinical presentation, pathogenesis, characteristic radiographic findings including areas of bone involvement and patterns of bone changes, and differential diagnoses.
Metabolic & endocrine disorders affecting bone (Radiology)Dr.Santosh Atreya
This document discusses various metabolic and endocrine disorders that can affect bone. It begins with an introduction and overview of topics to be covered, including diseases such as rickets, osteomalacia, scurvy, osteoporosis, and disorders of the pituitary, thyroid, and parathyroid glands. For each condition, the document discusses biochemical findings, clinical features, and radiographic manifestations and findings. It provides examples of radiographs demonstrating characteristic abnormalities seen in conditions like rickets, osteomalacia, scurvy, and acromegaly among others.
The document discusses diseases of bone, including developmental disorders. It describes four developmental disorders:
1. Cherubism - A rare jaw condition seen in childhood characterized by bilateral swelling of the jaws due to fibrous dysplasia-like lesions. It is caused by a genetic mutation and lesions typically regress after puberty.
2. Osteopetrosis - A rare disease caused by a defect in bone remodeling resulting in abnormally dense bone that is fragile. It can cause anemia, fractures, and nerve compression.
3. Osteogenesis imperfecta - The most common inherited bone disorder caused by collagen defects, characterized by bone fragility and fractures that easily heal. Other features include blue sclera
1. The document discusses several skeletal developmental and genetic disorders including osteogenesis imperfecta, as well as metabolic bone diseases such as osteoporosis, renal osteodystrophy, osteomalacia, rickets, and hyperparathyroidism.
2. Inflammatory bone disorders including osteomyelitis, sarcoidosis, Paget's disease of bone, and osteonecrosis are described. Trauma and fracture repair processes are also summarized.
3. Several primary bone tumors are discussed including osteoid osteoma, osteosarcoma, chondroma, osteochondroma, and chondroblastoma.
1. The document discusses several skeletal developmental and genetic disorders including osteogenesis imperfecta, as well as metabolic bone diseases such as osteoporosis, renal osteodystrophy, osteomalacia, rickets, and hyperparathyroidism.
2. Inflammatory bone disorders including osteomyelitis, sarcoidosis, Paget's disease of bone, and osteonecrosis are described. Trauma and fracture repair processes are also summarized.
3. Several primary bone tumors are discussed including osteoid osteoma, osteosarcoma, chondroma, osteochondroma, and chondroblastoma.
The Indian Dental Academy is the Leader in continuing dental education , training dentists in all aspects of dentistry and
offering a wide range of dental certified courses in different formats.
A young boy is being evaluated for a history of numerous fractures from minimal trauma. Examination reveals leukoerythroblastosis with target cells. This is characteristic of osteopetrosis, a rare inherited disease where osteoclasts lack the normal ruffled border. The boy's disease results in abnormal osteoclasts that histologically lack ruffled borders and causes myelophthisic anemia seen on his blood smear.
A 4-year-old boy presents with a history of fractures not related to trauma, loose joints, decreased hearing, and blue scleras. X-rays show markedly thinned bones. These findings are characteristic of osteogenesis imperfecta, or brittle bone disease.
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This document summarizes various joint diseases categorized into degenerative, inflammatory, and less common types. Degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis) is described as a wearing down process common in weight-bearing joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory polyarthritis causing bone erosion and cartilage destruction seen symmetrically in small joints. Seronegative arthritides like ankylosing spondylitis predominantly involve the spine causing bony spurs (syndesmophytes) forming a "bamboo spine." Gout is caused by urate crystal deposition usually in the first MTP joint. Pseudogout produces chondrocalcinosis from calcium pyrophosphate crystal deposition commonly in the knee.
This document summarizes several bone and musculoskeletal disorders including osteoporosis, osteomalacia, Paget's disease, and infectious diseases of bones such as osteomyelitis. It describes the pathogenesis, risk factors, clinical features, and complications of these conditions. In particular, it notes that osteoporosis involves loss of bone mass, osteomalacia is a softening of bone due to mineralization defects, Paget's disease results in excessive and disorganized bone remodeling, and osteomyelitis is an infectious inflammation of bone tissue.
This document discusses rickets and osteomalacia. It defines them as metabolic bone diseases where rickets occurs in growing children and is caused by defective mineralization of bone and cartilage. Osteomalacia occurs in adults and is caused by inadequate or delayed mineralization of new bone. Common causes include vitamin D deficiency, malabsorption, and renal problems. Clinical features include bone pain, deformities, fractures, and muscle weakness. Diagnosis involves lab tests showing low calcium and imaging showing bone abnormalities. Treatment focuses on vitamin D, calcium, and phosphate supplementation.
Paget disease and osteomyelitis are bone disorders characterized by abnormal bone remodeling. Paget disease commonly affects individuals over 40 and involves thickening and deformity of bones from excessive bone resorption and formation. Osteomyelitis is a severe bone infection that can be caused by trauma, poor vascular supply, or hematogenous spread. It involves infection of the bone marrow and can lead to bone death, impaired growth, and skin infections if left untreated. Treatment involves antibiotics and sometimes surgery to remove infected bone.
skeletal disorders of metabolic and endocrine originyashovrattiwari1
Metabolic bone diseases encompass a spectrum of disorders characterized by abnormalities in bone metabolism, structure, and mineralization. These conditions often result from disturbances in the intricate balance between bone formation and resorption, leading to weakened bones prone to fractures, deformities, and other complications. This comprehensive exploration will delve into the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic approaches, and management strategies for various metabolic bone diseases, shedding light on these complex yet fascinating conditions.
Introduction to Metabolic Bone Diseases
The skeleton serves as the structural framework of the body, providing support, protection, and mobility. Maintaining the integrity and strength of bones relies on a delicate equilibrium between osteoblast-mediated bone formation and osteoclast-mediated bone resorption. Disruptions in this equilibrium can give rise to metabolic bone diseases, which can be classified broadly into two categories: disorders of bone remodeling and mineralization.
Disorders of Bone Remodeling
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis stands as the most prevalent metabolic bone disease, characterized by decreased bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration, predisposing individuals to increased fracture risk, particularly in the hip, spine, and wrist. Postmenopausal women and elderly individuals are at heightened risk due to hormonal changes and age-related bone loss. Contributing factors include inadequate calcium and vitamin D intake, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, and excessive alcohol consumption. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is the gold standard for diagnosing osteoporosis, and management strategies focus on lifestyle modifications, calcium and vitamin D supplementation, and pharmacological interventions to mitigate fracture risk.
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI)
OI, often referred to as brittle bone disease, encompasses a group of genetic disorders characterized by fragile bones prone to fractures, skeletal deformities, and short stature. Mutations affecting the synthesis or structure of type I collagen, the primary protein component of bone, underlie this condition. OI exhibits considerable clinical heterogeneity, ranging from mild forms with few fractures to severe cases associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Management involves a multidisciplinary approach, encompassing supportive measures, physical therapy, and surgical interventions to optimize bone health and function.
Paget's Disease of Bone
Paget's disease represents a disorder of excessive bone remodeling, marked by focal areas of increased bone resorption and disorganized bone formation, resulting in enlarged and weakened bones. Though the exact etiology remains elusive, environmental and genetic factors likely contribute to its pathogenesis. Affected individuals may present with bone pain, deformities, and complications such as fractures, nerve compression, and secondary osteoarthritis.
This document summarizes various diseases that can affect the jaw bone. It discusses inherited conditions like osteogenesis imperfecta and achondroplasia. It also covers infections like osteomyelitis, inflammatory conditions like fibrous dysplasia, and tumors originating from bone or other tissues that can develop in the jaw. For each condition, it provides details on characteristics, clinical presentation, radiographic appearance, and other relevant information.
Nmt631 scintigraphy in common bone diseasesljmcneill33
This document discusses various bone diseases and disorders. It begins by describing the different types of cells that make up bone, including osteoprogenitors, osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and osteocytes. It then discusses several specific bone diseases and disorders in more detail, including osteoporosis, Paget's disease, rickets/osteomalacia, hyperparathyroidism, and fractures. It also provides information on osteonecrosis, osteomyelitis, bone tumors, joint diseases like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, and other conditions like gout. Throughout, it includes details on pathogenesis, morphology, clinical expression, and imaging findings for many of these diseases.
This document discusses various metabolic and endocrine disorders that can affect bone. It begins with an introduction and overview of metabolic bone diseases. It then covers specific diseases in detail, including their causes, clinical features, biochemical findings, and radiographic manifestations. Disorders discussed include rickets, osteomalacia, scurvy, osteoporosis, hyperparathyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, Cushing's disease, acromegaly, hyperthyroidism, and hypothyroidism. For each condition, the document provides radiologists with guidance on what radiographic findings to look for to aid in diagnosis.
SKELETAL SYSTEM pathology nursing ppt.pptxAkilanN5
Fracture healing occurs through either primary or secondary union. Secondary union is more common and involves three stages: procallus formation, osseous callus formation, and remodeling. Osteomyelitis is an infection of bone that can be pyogenic or tuberculous. Pyogenic osteomyelitis is usually caused by bacteria through the bloodstream while tuberculous osteomyelitis spreads from other sites of infection. Osteoporosis is a reduction in bone mass and strength, increasing fracture risk. It is common in the elderly and postmenopausal women. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease affecting weight-bearing joints like the hips and knees, causing cartilage loss, bone
This document provides an introduction to common bone disorders. It begins by defining bone and its importance in providing structure, protection, and a site for blood cell production. Bone disorders are divided into congenital and acquired categories. Congenital disorders include Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Achondroplasia, and Osteopetrosis. Acquired or metabolic bone diseases are caused by abnormalities in minerals, vitamins, bone mass or structure and include Osteoporosis, Paget's Disease, Rickets/Osteomalacia, and Hyperparathyroidism. Each condition is briefly characterized in terms of symptoms and causes of abnormal bone structure or composition.
Osteoporosis is a disease where bone density and bone mass are reduced, leading to fragile bones that are more prone to fractures. It occurs when the balance between bone resorption and formation is disrupted, causing more old bone to be removed than new bone formed. Key signs are fractures of the wrist, spine, and hip. Risk factors include older age, female sex, smoking, excessive alcohol, family history, and certain medical conditions. Treatment focuses on lifestyle changes like exercise and nutrition to build bone mass, as well as medications to reduce bone loss.
This document provides an overview of various metabolic bone diseases and their orthopedic manifestations. It discusses conditions such as osteoporosis, osteomalacia, rickets, hyperparathyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, and renal osteodystrophy. For each condition, it describes clinical presentations, radiographic findings, and differential diagnoses. Key radiographic signs include generalized osteopenia, abnormal bone mineralization patterns, fractures, subperiosteal bone resorption, and abnormal bone density/sclerosis. The document serves as an educational reference for orthopedic surgeons to understand how metabolic bone diseases commonly present and appear on imaging studies.
Orthopedic Aspects Of Metabolic Bone Disease By XiuXiu Srithammasit
This document summarizes various metabolic bone diseases and their orthopedic manifestations and radiographic findings. It covers osteoporosis, rickets and osteomalacia, hyperparathyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and renal osteodystrophy. For each condition, it describes clinical presentation, pathogenesis, characteristic radiographic findings including areas of bone involvement and patterns of bone changes, and differential diagnoses.
Metabolic & endocrine disorders affecting bone (Radiology)Dr.Santosh Atreya
This document discusses various metabolic and endocrine disorders that can affect bone. It begins with an introduction and overview of topics to be covered, including diseases such as rickets, osteomalacia, scurvy, osteoporosis, and disorders of the pituitary, thyroid, and parathyroid glands. For each condition, the document discusses biochemical findings, clinical features, and radiographic manifestations and findings. It provides examples of radiographs demonstrating characteristic abnormalities seen in conditions like rickets, osteomalacia, scurvy, and acromegaly among others.
The document discusses diseases of bone, including developmental disorders. It describes four developmental disorders:
1. Cherubism - A rare jaw condition seen in childhood characterized by bilateral swelling of the jaws due to fibrous dysplasia-like lesions. It is caused by a genetic mutation and lesions typically regress after puberty.
2. Osteopetrosis - A rare disease caused by a defect in bone remodeling resulting in abnormally dense bone that is fragile. It can cause anemia, fractures, and nerve compression.
3. Osteogenesis imperfecta - The most common inherited bone disorder caused by collagen defects, characterized by bone fragility and fractures that easily heal. Other features include blue sclera
1. The document discusses several skeletal developmental and genetic disorders including osteogenesis imperfecta, as well as metabolic bone diseases such as osteoporosis, renal osteodystrophy, osteomalacia, rickets, and hyperparathyroidism.
2. Inflammatory bone disorders including osteomyelitis, sarcoidosis, Paget's disease of bone, and osteonecrosis are described. Trauma and fracture repair processes are also summarized.
3. Several primary bone tumors are discussed including osteoid osteoma, osteosarcoma, chondroma, osteochondroma, and chondroblastoma.
1. The document discusses several skeletal developmental and genetic disorders including osteogenesis imperfecta, as well as metabolic bone diseases such as osteoporosis, renal osteodystrophy, osteomalacia, rickets, and hyperparathyroidism.
2. Inflammatory bone disorders including osteomyelitis, sarcoidosis, Paget's disease of bone, and osteonecrosis are described. Trauma and fracture repair processes are also summarized.
3. Several primary bone tumors are discussed including osteoid osteoma, osteosarcoma, chondroma, osteochondroma, and chondroblastoma.
The Indian Dental Academy is the Leader in continuing dental education , training dentists in all aspects of dentistry and
offering a wide range of dental certified courses in different formats.
A young boy is being evaluated for a history of numerous fractures from minimal trauma. Examination reveals leukoerythroblastosis with target cells. This is characteristic of osteopetrosis, a rare inherited disease where osteoclasts lack the normal ruffled border. The boy's disease results in abnormal osteoclasts that histologically lack ruffled borders and causes myelophthisic anemia seen on his blood smear.
A 4-year-old boy presents with a history of fractures not related to trauma, loose joints, decreased hearing, and blue scleras. X-rays show markedly thinned bones. These findings are characteristic of osteogenesis imperfecta, or brittle bone disease.
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This document summarizes various joint diseases categorized into degenerative, inflammatory, and less common types. Degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis) is described as a wearing down process common in weight-bearing joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory polyarthritis causing bone erosion and cartilage destruction seen symmetrically in small joints. Seronegative arthritides like ankylosing spondylitis predominantly involve the spine causing bony spurs (syndesmophytes) forming a "bamboo spine." Gout is caused by urate crystal deposition usually in the first MTP joint. Pseudogout produces chondrocalcinosis from calcium pyrophosphate crystal deposition commonly in the knee.
This document summarizes several bone and musculoskeletal disorders including osteoporosis, osteomalacia, Paget's disease, and infectious diseases of bones such as osteomyelitis. It describes the pathogenesis, risk factors, clinical features, and complications of these conditions. In particular, it notes that osteoporosis involves loss of bone mass, osteomalacia is a softening of bone due to mineralization defects, Paget's disease results in excessive and disorganized bone remodeling, and osteomyelitis is an infectious inflammation of bone tissue.
This document discusses rickets and osteomalacia. It defines them as metabolic bone diseases where rickets occurs in growing children and is caused by defective mineralization of bone and cartilage. Osteomalacia occurs in adults and is caused by inadequate or delayed mineralization of new bone. Common causes include vitamin D deficiency, malabsorption, and renal problems. Clinical features include bone pain, deformities, fractures, and muscle weakness. Diagnosis involves lab tests showing low calcium and imaging showing bone abnormalities. Treatment focuses on vitamin D, calcium, and phosphate supplementation.
2. Rickets Vs Oestomalacia
• Rickets is a disease of growing children that affects how the
growth plates of bones develop. Rickets can cause bowing of
the legs and bone pain. It can also increase a child’s risk of
fracture (broken bone).
• Osteomalacia affects both children and adults and is a
disease in which the bones don’t contain enough bone
mineral (mostly calcium and phosphate). Like rickets,
osteomalacia can cause bone pain and increase the risk of
fracture.
• These two conditions are closely linked – usually a child
with rickets will also have osteomalacia.
3. Definition
• Rickets is a disorder affecting the
skeleton of growing animals.
• Osteomalacia refers to a marked
softening of bones. The softened bones
of children and young adults with
osteomalacia can lead to bowing during
growth, especially in weight-bearing
bones of the legs. Osteomalacia in older
adults can lead to fractures
4. Etiology
•Primary causes are insufficient dietary phosphorus or calcium, an inappropriate
ratio between these minerals in the diet, or insufficient amount of activated vitamin
D.
•Kidney and renal dysfunction
•Some medical conditions, such as celiac disease, can affect how a child’s gut
absorbs vitamin D from food.
5. Gross Pathology
• The main gross lesions were
marked retardation of body
growth, enlargement of the
ends of the long bones,
hypertrophy of the bones,
widening of the epiphyseal
plate, thickening of the cortical
bone, softening of the bone,
and enlargement of the
parathyroid gland.
6. Histopathology
Typical microscopic lesions associated
with rickets are impaired endochondral
ossification, which are most prominent in
fast-growing bones. Growth plates are
widened and irregular, and joints appear
enlarged. Trabecula of the spongiosa are
thinner, predisposing to infarctions and
hemorrhage. Growth plates appear
widened and irregular.
Microscopic view of trabecular bone from swine with ricket
Haversian systems are filled with pale pink, unmineralized osteoid
[HE; 100x].
Parietal pleural surface, increased volume of costochondral joints
(arrow)
7. Clinical Findings and Lesions
The characteristic lesions of rickets are failure of both
vascular invasion and mineralization in the area of
calcification of the physes. This pathology is most obvious in
the metaphysis of the long bones. The predominant clinical signs
are posterior lameness, and ataxia.
There may be a wide variety of clinical signs, including:
•bone pain
•stiff gait
•swelling in the area of the metaphysis
•difficulty in rising
•bowed limbs
•pathologic fractures
8. Swine kept in confined housing are
susceptible to rickets because of their rapid
growth rate combined with lack of exposure
to sunlight.
In ruminants, deficiency of vitamin D is due
to a lack of exposure to sunlight and to a
lesser extent dietary phosphorus deficiency.
In Corriedale sheep, a gene defect
associated with enhanced degradation of
activated vitamin D has been reported.
Inherit Rickets in Sheep
9. Diagnosis
• Checking for the abnormalities
• Blood and Urine test for mineral and vitamin D levels,
• radiographs of long bones and bone biopsies
• X-rays