MNT for Musculoskeletal Diseases

composed of the bones cartilages, joints and muscles of the body together with associated structures such as ligaments and tendons

The MS consitutes more than _% of the body

MS disorders can adversely affect?

loss of bone mass and deterioation of the bone microarchitecture compromised bone strength and susceptibility to fracture and morbidity

stoped over posture, also called the dowager's hump

How do you diagnose Osteoporosis? What is the T-score indicative of Osteoprosis?

MNT goal for Osteoporosis?

What microminerals must be adequate for patients with Osteoporosis?

a disease the occurs during periods of bone growth, failure of bone osteoid to calcify among children and adolescents

develops after bone growth is complete, failure of bone osteoid to calcify in adults

What is the MNT for Rickets and Osteomalacia?

formally known as degenerative joint disease, more specifically the joint cartilage. there are cartilage fragments in the fluid

This test will look for infection or crystals in the fluid; results can help rule out other medical conditions or other forms of arthritis

This test can show joint or bone damage or changes related to osteoarthritis

This test gives a better view of cartilage and other parts of the joint

MNT for Osteoarthritis? (3)

a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease in which the synovial membrane of the joints become inflammed

This test are markers for inflammation

Antibody found in about 80 percent of people with rheumatoid arthritis

This test helps track the progression of rheumatoid arthritis in the joints over time

What is the MNT for Rheumatoid Arthritis? (5)

inflammatory disease that develops when the serum concentration of uric acids becomes elevated forming "urate crystaals that precipitate in the synovial fluid, initiating an inflammatory response within the joints and the surrounding tissues

End product of the metabolism of purine adenine and guanine from the DNA and RNA

Body urate pool
Endogenous production from degradation of purine = _
Dietary origin =_

Results from overproduction of uric acids and inadequate elimination of uric acid where 70% is ecreted via the kidney

It is a poor solvent for uric acid, particularly at temperatures less than 37 degree celsius. It has a lower temperature in joints like the big toe

What is the MNT for Gout?