Disorders Skeletal System

Spinal deformity that causes the hunchback appearance:

• scoliosis

• kyphosis

• lordosis

• spina bifida

Deformity of spine that has the swayback appearance:

• kyphosis

• lordosis

• scoliosis

• osteoporosis

Inflammation of the joints; there are at least 20 different types:

• dislocation

• osteoarthritis

• arthritis

• sprain

Stretching or tearing of the ligaments from rolling your ankle:

• bunion

• sprain

• strain

• hammertoe

This disorder mainly affects the big toe: buildup of uric acid:

• rickets

• osteomalacia

• gout

• strain

This disorder is from a vitamin deficiency and causes soft and weak bones usually in children:

• osteoarthritis

• gout

• rickets

• dislocation

This is an autoimmune disorder that causes painful, stiff joints that become deformed:

• arthritis

• osteoarthritis

• rheumatoid arthritis

• whiplash