Joint Disorders

Question 1

degenerative arthritis:

Answer 1

• progressive erosion of articular cartilage leading to joint ossification and immobility.
• brought on by old age, joint abuse, or obesity.

Question 2

Rheumatoid arthritis:

Answer 2

• autoimmune disease causing thickening of synovial membrane, and breakdown of cartilage and bone.
• leads to stiffness, swelling, and pain

Question 3

Gouty arthritis:

Answer 3

• metabolic disorder in males

- high levels of uric acid in blood, which leads to crystallization in the synovial sac.

Question 4

Bursitis(inflammation of bursae):

Answer 4

• promoted by prolonged stress or pressure at joints.
• joint capsule not directly involved.
• tendon may calcify (stiffness)

Question 5

Sprain (stretched or torn ligaments):

Answer 5

• may lead to dislocation of joint

- when a ligament is stretched to the point where some of the collagen fibers are torn.