Bone Diseases

Bone Diseases
Cartilage Diseases
Fasciitis - Inflammation of the fascia. There are three major types: 1) Eosinophilic fasciitis, an inflammatory reaction with eosinophilia, ...
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7 bone scan - a nuclear imaging method to evaluate any degenerative and/or arthritic changes in the joints; to detect bone diseases and tumors; to determine the cause of bone pain or inflammation.
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High ALP levels can be caused by bone diseases, such as Paget's disease, osteomalacia, rickets, bone tumors, or by overactive parathyroid glands (hyperparathyroidism). Normal healing of a bone fracture can also raise ALP levels.
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In fact, in one 2000 study, susceptibility to muscle and bone diseases was the major risk factor for CTS in British women.
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Other causes of spondylolisthesis include stress fractures (caused by repetitive hyper-extension of the back, commonly seen in gymnasts), and traumatic fractures. Spondylolisthesis may occasionally be associated with bone diseases.
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SoundScan 2000 Bone sonometer uses ultrasound to determine bone density and the thickness of the cortical bone layer for diagnosis of osteoporosis and other bone diseases. Mfg: Myriad. Source: PR Newswire - 11/17/97; BW Healthwire - 6/04/98.
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