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The Skeletal system includes all bones, tendons, cartilage, and ligaments. The normal adult human skeleton contains 206 bones and children usually have fewer. The skeletal system is broken into two sections: the Axial and Appendicular. The Axial skeleton is made up of all the vertical bones like the spine and neck. The Appendicular skeleton is all bones that connect to the axial system such as arms and legs. The purpose of the skeletal system is to provide support and protect organs. Bones also produce blood cells and hold in minerals and nutrients.

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The skeletal system has a lot of functions, more than you might think. Its main function is to provide structure to the body. Without bones, we wouldn't be able to move or stand. Bones also provide a safe place for major organs. The brain, lungs, and heart are all protected by bones. Without bones, muscles would have nothing to attach to, which means we wouldn't have movement. Bones also produce blood cells and house the nutrients and minerals we need.

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Ankylosing Spondylitis is a disease that affects the bones, specifically the spine. This disease causes vertebrae in your spine to fuse together causing extreme pain and lack of mobility. There is no cure for Ankylosing Spondylitis but treatments can lessen pain and reduce progression.

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An Orthopedic surgeon is someone who specializes in the skeletal system. An orthopedic surgeon can make an average of $517,570 yearly. Orthopedic surgeons can choose to do general orthopedics or choose to specialize in one specific part of the body. Most work in hospitals but they can work in sports medicine or an ER for trauma. An orthopedic surgeon must complete medical school and additional training in an Orthopedic specification. They must pass board certification to become a licensed orthopedic surgeon. An orthopedic surgeon is tasked with doing surgical procedures to fix breaks and fractures in the bone. They also examine injuries and provide care for various skeletal diseases and injuries.

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My Dad was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis a few years ago. Before he was diagnosed he had extreme back pain and was visiting the chiropractor almost daily. The doctors finally diagnosed him and prescribed him monthly shots to help with the pain and reduce inflammation. His doctor described it as my Dad's immune system was so good at attacking other viruses and bacteria that it had nothing else to fight off, so it began attacking his vertebrae. The monthly injections have helped a lot and he has little to no pain.

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https://www.healthline.com/human-body-maps/skeletal-system#function

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ankylosing-spondylitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20354808#:~:text=Ankylosing%20spondylitis%20is%20an%20inflammatory,be%20difficult%20to%20breathe%20deeply.

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/healthcare-providers-and-specialists#:~:text=Orthopedists%20specialize%20in%20the%20musculoskeletal,how%20to%20reduce%20more%20damage.

https://www.salary.com/tools/salary-calculator/orthopedic-surgeon-job-description