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osteoma
tumor of the bone
osteomalacia
abnormal softening of the bone
osteomyelitis
inflammation of the bone in bone marrow
osteopenia
bone deficiency; in a young person, less than-average bone density.
osteoporosis
condition of small holes in the bones; noticeable loss of bone density.
osteosarcoma
malignant tumor that arises from connective tissue and affects the bone.
Paget's disease
excessive breakdown of bone and abnormal, enlarged bone formation; osteitis deformans
periostitis
inflammation of the periosteum, the covering that surrounds the bone
sequestrum
bone tissue death that occurs when the bone has become sequestered, or separated, from the healthy tissue around it , due to lack of blood supply.
spina bifida
split spine; congenital condition in which part of the membrane covering the spinal cord protrudes through a gap in the spine.
kyphosis
abnormal, forward curvature of the thoracic spine; humpback
lordosis
abnormal, forward curvature of the lumbar spine; swayback
scoliosis
abnormal, lateral curvature of the spine
spondylosis
stiffening of the spine; osteoarthritis
sprain
trauma to the ligaments surrounding a joint, causing pain and, in some cases, disability.
subluxation
partial dislocation of a bone from its joint
tendonitis
inflammation of the tendon
talipes
congenital deformity of the foot involving the talus
tendinitis
inflammation of the tendon
arthroscopy
visual examination of a joint using a scope