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osteoarthritis means that the cartilage or sinovial fluids that ensure the smooth functioning of joints is either gone or not functioning properly leading to a situation where there is bone on bone, cartilage has no nervous tissue does not experience pain. however when you have bone on bone the situation gets painful and movement becomes more difficult depending on the severity of the condition and the joints concerned.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoBroken bones may lead to osteoarthritis as a result of causing joints not to settle properly into their pre-injury positions. This put more strain on cartilage and may lead it its excessive wear Once cartilage is worn away the bones end up in direct contact leading to pain and the growth of more bone as the body tries to repair the damage this can lead to crippling consequence's. Especially for the bigger more active weight bearing joints.
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What systems are affected by osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a disease that increases bone weakness, and increases the risk of a broken bone.
Where are bone spurs located?
Anywhere with venerable bone areas that have been broken or have been weakened. Since most bone spurs are caused by osteoarthritis or calcification of tendons and ligaments they are usually found around joints.
How is heart rate affected by broken bones?
One's basal metabolic rate is increased during healing, such as repairing a broken bone.
What body system are affected by osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is basically a severe loss of bone density.
What type of arthritis is degenerative and creates bone spurs?
Degenerative arthritis is another name for Osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis will create bone spurs but then so will other forms of arthritis.
How does a fracture bone grow?
Fractures grow when the body's natural defenses to affected areas(in this case, the broken bone) allow certain substances (such as calcium to mend bone) to heal the fracture.
Indentify the structures in the skeletal system affected by osteoarthritis?
joints
What happens when a person has bone on bone osteoarthritis in the knees and knee replacement is refused?
The person will not be able to walk.
Osteoarthritis osteomalacia osteoporosis are all diseases of bones Compare these diseases?
Osteoarthritis - degenerative wear and tear of the bone joints;Osteomalacia - softening of the bone;Osteoporosis - brittle bone, bones becomes porous that makes it prone to breakage. common in older people.
What is the therapy for osteoarthritis?
There can be many available therapy for osteoarthritis you can follow. The major goal of this therapy is to avoid the affected joints from being stressed or used.
How can I avoid developing osteoarthritis?
There are three ways to prevent osteoarthritis. Exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet and including calcium in your diet to prevent bone loss are three key ways to prevent osteoarthritis.
What is the general term meaning a broken bone?
A broken bone is a fracture.
