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  As you grow older, orthopedic disorders are a natural thing. However, when you don’t do anything regarding the same is a matter of concern. Injuries and ailments of the musculoskeletal system are known as orthopedic disorders. This body system includes the muscles, bones, nerves, joints, ligaments, tendons, and other connective tissues. Chronic orthopedic disorders, as well as injuries, may cause damage to any of these tissues or structures. Most Common Orthopedic Problems or Disorder: Acute injuries Arthritis Bursitis Muscle atrophy Musculoskeletal cancer Orthopedic autoimmune diseases Osteomalacia Osteomyelitis Osteoporosis Pinched nerve Tendinitis Tenosynovitis In a nutshell, if you have foot pain and problems, fractures, hip fractures, low back pain, hand pain and problems, knee pain and problems, elbow pain and problems, neck pain and problems, shoulder pain and problems, or some other related condition, you might have an orthopedic disease. How would I be able to know whether I

  Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the gaps in your spine, putting pressure on the nerves that run through it. The lower back and neck are the most common sites for spinal stenosis. Some people with spinal stenosis don't show any signs or symptoms. Pressure, tingling, numbness, and muscle fatigue can be experienced by others. Symptoms can become more severe over time. Wear-and-tear changes in the spine caused by osteoarthritis are the most common cause of spinal stenosis. Doctors may suggest surgery to create more room for the spinal cord or nerves in serious cases of spinal stenosis.   Symptoms Many people with spinal stenosis have signs of it on an MRI or CT scan but no symptoms. When they do happen, they usually start slowly and get worse over time. The symptoms differ depending on where the stenosis is located and the nerves are affected.  Cause Wear-and-tear changes in the spine caused by osteoarthritis are the most common cause of spinal stenosis. Doctors may suggest surger

  Sciatica is a common condition in which the sciatic nerve is irritated and/or compressed, resulting in nerve pain in the leg. Sciatica is a condition that begins in the lower back, radiates deep into the buttocks, and spreads down the leg. It happens when the sciatic nerve is pinched, causing discomfort and inflammation. One of the most common causes of low back pain is a herniated disc. It's exhausting to have sciatica. It can have a negative impact on how the day looks and feels, making it difficult to work. A herniated disc can cause sciatica, which is easily treated. Symptoms Symptoms of sciatica are most often felt in the direction of the massive sciatic nerve. Sciatica is characterized by one or more of the following characteristics: Pain: Sciatica pain is characterized by a burning sensation or a shooting pain that radiates from the lower back or buttock to the front or back of the leg, shoulder, and/or foot. The sensation of numbness: Sciatica pain may be accompanied by n

  Osteomyelitis is an inflammation of bone marrow and is caused by long-term bacterial infection. It usually begins with a gum infection or break in the skin and then slowly spreads into your soft tissues and bone. Osteomyelitis, though not a common injury, is one of the most dangerous. This infection affects the bones and bone marrow and can quickly become life-threatening if not treated in a timely manner. It usually occurs in the bones of the feet, legs, arms, hands, and pelvis. Types of osteomyelitis Acute osteomyelitis: it is a form of osteomyelitis that occurs within two weeks of an injury, initial infection, or the onset of an underlying disease. The discomfort can be excruciating, and the condition can be fatal. Subacute osteomyelitis: Within 1–2 months of an injury, initial infection, or the onset of an underlying disease, infection occurs in subacute osteomyelitis. Chronic osteomyelitis: In chronic osteomyelitis, the infection begins at least two months after an injury, an i

  Sciatica is a common condition that gives rise to nerve pain in the leg that is caused by irritation and/or compression of the sciatic nerve. Sciatica originates in the lower back, radiates deep into the buttock, and travels down the leg. It occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes pinched, resulting in inflammation and pain. It is one of the most common causes of low back pain. Having sciatica is exhausting. It can affect the way your day looks and feels, making it hard to function. Sciatica may be caused by a herniated disk and is highly treatable. Symptoms Sciatica symptoms are most often felt along the large sciatic nerve's path. One or more of the following characteristics are common in sciatica: Pain: Sciatica pain is characterized by a continuous burning sensation or a shooting pain that radiates down the front or back of the thigh, shoulder, and/or foot from the lower back or buttock. The sensation of numbness: Numbness in the back of the leg can accompany sciatica pain. Ti

  The most common of all bone disorders, osteoporosis is a syndrome in which the body loses too many bones or produces too little bone or both. As a result of which bones become brittle, fragile, and prone to fracture. Osteoporosis is known as a silent disease because it doesn’t cause any symptoms until a bone break. It can happen suddenly without any apparent cause. It is the weakening of the bones which makes them vulnerable to fracture even with slight trauma. Bone loss contributes to decreased balance, posture, and overall mobility. The causes of osteoporosis include genetics and family history, sex (female), excess body weight, gender (female), age, smoking, alcohol, sedentary lifestyle, and race. Symptoms In the early stages of bone deterioration, there are usually no signs. However, after your bones have been affected by osteoporosis, you can experience the following signs and symptoms: A broken or collapsed vertebra causes back pain. Height loss over time Stooping position A b