Minnie's Disease

| - osteoblasts begin to replace the fibrocartilage splint with spongy and compact bone, forming a bulge that is initially wider than the original bony shaft

6. Within days after a fracture, a “soft callus” of fibrocartilage forms. What fibers are found in this type of cartilage? Identify the cells required for fibrocartilaginous callus formation and list their functions.

Compact bone forms the outer layer of the bone and spongy bone is surrounded by the compact bone. On close examination, the compact bone had thin lines of closely packed materials making it hard to compress, while the spongy bone appeared like a network and was soft to touch. This is because spongy bone are made up of thin cells (trabeculae) separated by spaces (lacunae). For color difference, compact bone is cream colored while spongy bone is reddish in color.

The most common reason for Mr. Haley’s foot pain would be diabetic peripheral neuropathy. This is nerve damage associated with diabetes mellitus that results from diabetic microvascular injury involving small blood vessels that supply nerves. Macrovascular conditions related to diabetes also play a role in the cause of diabetic neuropathy. In order to deal with the foot pain, the internist probably prescribed one of the two FDA recommended drugs for diabetic neuropathy. These drugs are Cymbalta

tissue regrow in the attachment site will be hard connective tissue. Don't forget about the rewiring of

Both of Kristi’s feet were affected with clubfoot, her toes were curled under and her feet twisted sideways (Yamaguchi 6). Kristi at the time was too young, as are most victims to experience the full symptoms of clubfoot. Even so, there are some people within the world who have to live with the disability. Which, in no doubt, is frustrating and

Although a fracture is also known as a broken bone, there are many types of fractures. Some types of fractures are more severe than others, all of them must be seen immediately. Fractures happen at least twice in our lives. Some types of fractures are also caused by age or osteoporosis which is the weakening of the bones (Melinda, 2015). The severity of a fracture depends on the strength with which the fracture was caused. A bone could be fractured in many ways such as lengthwise, crosswise, and also in multiple pieces (Stuart James, 2012).

Fractures in the area such as distal radius, ribs and vertebrae are likely to happen due to the spongy bone becoming thin and sparse. The bone may collapse or become misshapen. Height may decrease due to the vertebral collapse. Broken hips are seen usually in older women. The complications from fractures are the high causes of death (McCance & Crowther-Radulewicz, 2012).

Molly Moony has fallen in her home resulting in a fractured neck of femur. The neck of femur is one of the main components found within the hip joint, and as it will be made apparent, Molly’s age, mobility and current conditions can impact the normal structure, function and healing process of her

small piece of bone and the cartilage that covers it begins to crack and loosen.

My right foot was put in a cast in order to help my 5th metatarsal heal. As a result I developed an ulcer and Osteomyelitis in the bone of my 3rd metatarsal and

After a few days blisters, bruises and swelling started to present all over her right lower limb, just

The structural unit in compact bone is called the Haversian system and is organized as parallel columns, which run lengthwise down the axis of long bones. The Haversian system consists of the Haversian canal (central canal), a layer of lamellae (bone matrix), tiny spaces (lacunae) between the lamellae, osteocytes (bone cells) within the lacunae and canaliculi (small channels). Trabeculae are plates in spongy bone that branch and connect with one and another. The process of forming a new HAVERSIAN system and new Trabeculae begin with a process called remodeling, this is a process in which an existing bone is reabsorbed a new bone is laid down to replace it there several phases that occur to reach this. Phase one is Activation:

A healthy bone looks like a honeycomb. When osteoporosis creeps in, the honeycomb’s crevices are larger than in healthy bone, making them porous. As your bones become less dense, you’re more likely to experience a painful break.

Additional questions on foot complications were also included in the survey. Participants were asked to report if they have ever had any of the following foot problems: neuropathy, peripheral vascular disease (PVD), ulcer/infection, and gangrene/amputation.