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5.2.6 Orthopedic Conditions

Ar thritis
Inflammation of one or more joints, c ausing p ain and stiffness.

Osteoar thritis
A degenerative joint dise ase resul ting in c ar tilage bre akdown.

Rheumatoid Ar thritis
An autoimmune dise ase that c auses inflammation of the joints.

Bursitis
Inflammation of a bursa, a small fluid-filled sac that reduces fr iction bet ween tissues

Tendonitis
Inflammation of a tendon, often due to overuse.

Scoliosis
Abnor mal lateral cur vature of the spine.

Kyphosis
Excessive out ward cur vature of the spine, le ading to a hunched posture.

Lordosis
Excessive inward cur vature of the lumb ar spine.

Osteoporosis
A condition character ized by we akened bones, incre asing fracture r isk.

Bone Tumor
An abnor mal growth of tissue in the bone, which may be benign or malignant.