Osteochondropathy

Osteochondropathy
Synonyms
Pronounce	N/A
Specialty	Orthopedics, Rheumatology
Symptoms	Joint pain, swelling, limited range of motion
Complications	Osteoarthritis, joint deformity
Onset	Typically in childhood or adolescence
Duration	Chronic
Types	N/A
Causes	Unknown, possibly genetic and environmental factors
Risks	Genetic predisposition, repetitive stress on joints
Diagnosis	Physical examination, X-ray, MRI
Differential diagnosis	Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Bone tumors
Prevention	N/A
Treatment	Physical therapy, Pain management, Surgery
Medication	Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Prognosis	Varies, can lead to chronic pain and disability
Frequency	Rare
Deaths	N/A

Osteochondropathy refers to a disease ("-pathy") of the bone and cartilage. It more commonly refers to diseases of bones and cartilage.

• chondropathy (disease of the cartilage)
• A bone disease is also called an "osteopathy"

Common diseases

Here is a list of common diseases of the bone, cartilage and joints.

Fibrous Dysplasia

Fibrous Dysplasia happens when healthy bone is replaced with other types of tissue. Bones may become weak or oddly shaped, or they may even break.

Marfan Syndrome

It is a disorder that affects connective tissue, which supports many parts of your body. Marfan syndrome is often a genetic disease.

Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Osteogenesis imperfecta is a genetic disease, also called brittle bone disease, that causes bones to be weak and break easily.

Osteonecrosis

Osteonecrosis is a bone disease in which the bone begins to die and collapse. Find out the symptoms and goals of treatment.

Osteopetrosis

It is a rare disorder that causes bones to grow abnormally and become too dense. When this happens, bones can break easily.

Osteoporosis

It is a disease in which your bones become weak and are more likely to break. There are no symptoms until a bone breaks.

Paget’s Disease of Bone

It is a disorder that causes bones to grow too large and weaken. You can have Paget’s disease in any bones in your body.

Scoliosis

It is a disorder causing a sideways curve of the spine. Curves are often S- or C-shaped. In most people, there is no known cause for this curve.

Spinal Stenosis

It is the narrowing of the spine. This narrowing puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerves and can cause pain.

Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common medical problems in the United States. It can range from a dull, constant ache to sudden, sharp pain that makes it hard to move.

Bursitis

What is bursitis? It is a common condition that causes swelling and pain around muscles and bones.

Fibromyalgia

The exact causes of fibromyalgia is not known.

Sprains and Strains

A sprain is an injury to a ligament (tissue that connects bones). A strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon (cords of tissue connecting muscle to bone).

Tendinitis

What is tendinitis? It is swelling and pain in a joint usually caused by repeated injuries to a tendon, the part of the joint that connects muscles to bones.

See also

• Osteochondrosis
• Osteochondritis

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