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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for Disorder of bone
  1. The bone disease osteoporosis is caused by more bone matrix being resorbed than being deposited. This imbalance results in a ...
  2. ... infectious and inflammatory diseases; leukemia and lymphoma; and bone marrow disorders.
  3. Cervical spondylosis is a disorder that results from abnormal growth of the bones of the neck and degeneration and mineral deposits in the cushions between the vertebrae. Progressive neck pain is a key ...
  4. Cranial calcification is a disorder in which calcium that enters the body, which is usually absorbed by the bones and teeth, is deposited in another area of the body such as the brain. Calcium deposits in the brain can ...
  5. ... Inherited (genetic) diseases (such as thalassemia) Immune-system disorders (such as congenital neutropenia and severe-combined immunodeficiency syndrome)
  6. ... dysfunction include fracture of the humerus (upper arm bone), pressure from casts or splints, and improper use of crutches. Other causes include systemic disorders that cause neuritis (inflammation of nerves). If the ...
  7. ... a chronic disease of the joint cartilage and bone, often thought to result from "wear and tear" on a joint, although there are other causes such as congenital defects, trauma and metabolic disorders. Joints appear larger, are stiff and painful and ...