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Dans Summer 2013

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Acromegaly   Over secretion of growth hormones, gradual marked soft tissue enlargement and widening/thickening of skeletal bones in the face, jaw, hands and feet Technique Increase  
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Bursitis   Inflammation of the bursa, connective tissue structure surrounding the joint  
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Epicondylitis   Painful inflammation of the muscle and surrounding tissue of the elbow Other names: β€œtennis elbow” β€œgolfers elbow”  
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Fracture   Breaks in the structures of bone caused by a force, either direct or indirect  
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Gout   Form of arthritis that may be hereditary in which uric acid appears in excessive quantities in the blood, first attacks the first MTP joint Technique: Increase  
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Osgood-Schlatter Disease   Inflammation of the bone and cartilage involving the anterior proximal tibia, injury causes the patellar tendon to detach from part of the tibial tuberosity  
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Osteoarthritis   DJD (degenerative joint disease) non-inflammatory joint disease characterized by gradual deterioration of the articular cartilage with hypertrophic (enlargement or overgrown) bone formation Technique: decrease  
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Osteochondroma   Benign tumor composed of bone and cartilage Technique increase  
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Osteomalacia   (Rickets) Bone softening; lack of bone mineralization because of deficiency of calcium, phosphorus, and or vitamin D Technique: decrease  
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Osteomyelitis   Local or generalized infection of bone and bone marrow usually caused by bacteria introduced by surgery/trauma  
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Osteoporosis   Abnormal loss of bone density and deterioration of bone tissue with an increased fracture risk Technique: decrease  
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Paget’s Disease   Neoplastic bone disease that disrupts new bone growth resulting in over production of very dense, yet soft bone Technique: increase  
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Subluxation   Incomplete dislocation; partial abnormal separation of the articular surfaces of a joint  
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Talipes   Deformity of the foot and ankle, usually congenital; β€œclub foot”  
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Tendinitis   Inflammation of the tendon, usually resulting from strain  
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Osteopetrosis   Increase in bone density, probably caused by faulty bone resorption, resulting from a deficiency of ostoclasts Technique: increase  
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Achondroplasia   A disorder of the growth cartilage in the epiphysis of the long bone and skull; premature ossification, permanent limitation of skeletal development  
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Ankylosing Spondylitis   Chronic inflammatory disease, unknown origin, first affecting the spine and adjacent structures, progressing to eventual fusion (anklyosis) of the involved joints  
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Spondylitis   Inflammation of any of the vertebrae; causes stiffness and pain. Could be caused by traumatic injury, infection, rheumatoid disease  
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Cervical Rib   Rib that articulates with a cervical vertebrae but does not reach the sternum, usually C7  
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Degenerative Disk Disease   Deterioration of a disk  
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Herniated Disk   Rupture of the fibrocartilage surrounding an intervertebral disk, releasing the nucleus pulposus that cushions the vertebrae above and below-considerable pain, damage nerves  
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Hydrocephalus   Abnormal accumulation of CSF within the cranial vault; dilation of the ventricles  
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Osteophyte   Bony out growth, usually found around a joint  
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Pectus excavatum   Depressed sternum; it will embarrass the heart-surgery is required usually for cosmetic reasons  
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Spina bifida   Congenital neural tube defect; developmental anomaly in the posterior vertebral arch  
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Spondylolisthesis   Partial forward dislocation of one vertebrae over the one below it; usually L5 over SI  
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Spondylolysis   Condition of the spine characterized by fixation or stiffness of a vertebral joint  
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Whiplash   Injury of the cervical vertebrae or supporting ligaments and muscles marked by pain and stiffness; caused by acceleration or deceleration movement of the neck  
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Asthma   Respiratory disorder characterized by recurring episodes of paroxysmal dyspnea, wheezing  
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Atelactesis   Partial or full collapse of a lung Technique: increase  
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Bronchiectasis   Irreversible dilation or widening of bronchi or bronchioles resulting from repeated pulmonary infection or obstruction Technique: same  
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Bronchitis   Acute or chronic condition in which excessive mucus is secreted into the bronchi creating cough and shortness of breath Technique: same  
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COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease   Consistent obstruction of airway as caused by either emphysema or chronic bronchitis Technique: decrease  
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Cystic Fibrosis   Most common of inherited disease, secretions of heavy mucus cause progressive β€œclogging” of bronchi and bronchioles Technique: Increase with severe condition  
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Emphysema   Irreversible and chronic lung disease in which alveoli air spaces become greatly enlarged Technique: Decrease depending on severity  
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Pleural effusion   Abnormal accumulation of fluid in pleural cavity Types Empyema Hemothorax Technique: increase Pleurisy  
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Empyema   fluid is pus  
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Hemothorax   fluid is blood  
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Pleurisy   Inflammation of the pleura surrounding the lungs  
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Pneumoconiosis   Disease of the lung caused by chronic inhalation of dust Anthracosis (black lung) Asbestosis Silicosis Technique: increase  
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Anthracosis (black lung):   caused by coal dust  
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Asbestosis   caused by inhalation of asbestos  
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Silicosis   inhaling of silica (quartz) dust  
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Pneumothorax   Accumulation of air in pleural space, causing atelectasis Technique: same  
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Tuberculosis TB   Contagious disease caused by airbourne bacteria, potentially fatal Technique: usually same  
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