fibrous dysplasia by Mary Katherine Todd https://padlet.com/marykatherinetodd/azkqunfjlcan Bone Disorder Research en-us 2018-10-25 14:51:31 UTC 2023-02-23 03:39:25 UTC hello@padlet.com What is Fibrous Dysplasia? marykatherinetodd https://padlet.com/marykatherinetodd/azkqunfjlcan/wish/297074476 Fibrous dysplasia is an uncommon bone disorder in which scar-like (fibrous) tissue develops in place of normal bone. This irregular tissue can weaken the affected bone and cause it to deform or fracture.


]]> 2018-10-25 17:12:02 UTC https://padlet.com/marykatherinetodd/azkqunfjlcan/wish/297074476 Sources marykatherinetodd https://padlet.com/marykatherinetodd/azkqunfjlcan/wish/297074780 https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/fibrous-dysplasia/symptoms-causes/syc-20353197

https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/fibrous-dysplasia/

https://www.bones.nih.gov/health-info/bone/additional-bone-topics/fibrous-dysplasia]]> 2018-10-25 17:12:34 UTC https://padlet.com/marykatherinetodd/azkqunfjlcan/wish/297074780 marykatherinetodd https://padlet.com/marykatherinetodd/azkqunfjlcan/wish/297077129 It can affect any bone in the body, but most often occurs in the:
  • Femur
  • Tibia
  • Ribs
  • Skulls
  • Humerous
  • Pelvis
]]> 2018-10-25 17:15:58 UTC https://padlet.com/marykatherinetodd/azkqunfjlcan/wish/297077129 Fibrous Dysplasia marykatherinetodd https://padlet.com/marykatherinetodd/azkqunfjlcan/wish/297078113 2018-10-25 17:17:35 UTC https://padlet.com/marykatherinetodd/azkqunfjlcan/wish/297078113 Symptoms marykatherinetodd https://padlet.com/marykatherinetodd/azkqunfjlcan/wish/297078413 -pain
-fracture
-bone deformity 
-hormonal disturbances
-skin discoloration ]]> 2018-10-25 17:18:07 UTC https://padlet.com/marykatherinetodd/azkqunfjlcan/wish/297078413 Cause? marykatherinetodd https://padlet.com/marykatherinetodd/azkqunfjlcan/wish/297079298 The cause of the gene mutation is unknown. It is not inherited and is not known to be caused by diet or environmental factors. The mutation occurs equally in males and females of all races.]]> 2018-10-25 17:19:45 UTC https://padlet.com/marykatherinetodd/azkqunfjlcan/wish/297079298 Common in whom? marykatherinetodd https://padlet.com/marykatherinetodd/azkqunfjlcan/wish/297079736  It is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, and is present throughout life. The likelihood of getting the disease does not appear to be influenced by gender, race, ethnic background, geographic location, or by any environmental exposures.]]> 2018-10-25 17:20:28 UTC https://padlet.com/marykatherinetodd/azkqunfjlcan/wish/297079736 Treatment/Solutions marykatherinetodd https://padlet.com/marykatherinetodd/azkqunfjlcan/wish/297081292 There currently is no cure. Surgeries and medications can be used to help it. ]]> 2018-10-25 17:23:10 UTC https://padlet.com/marykatherinetodd/azkqunfjlcan/wish/297081292 Contagious/Fatal marykatherinetodd https://padlet.com/marykatherinetodd/azkqunfjlcan/wish/297081803 no.]]> 2018-10-25 17:24:01 UTC https://padlet.com/marykatherinetodd/azkqunfjlcan/wish/297081803 See your doctor if you or your child develops any of the following: marykatherinetodd https://padlet.com/marykatherinetodd/azkqunfjlcan/wish/297082953
  • Bone pain that increases with weight-bearing activity or doesn't go away with rest
  • Bone pain that interrupts sleep
  • Difficulty walking or limping
  • Unexplained swelling
  • Changes in bone shape
  • Difference in limb length
]]> 2018-10-25 17:25:56 UTC https://padlet.com/marykatherinetodd/azkqunfjlcan/wish/297082953 Selfie turning it in marykatherinetodd https://padlet.com/marykatherinetodd/azkqunfjlcan/wish/298504898 2018-10-30 13:59:29 UTC https://padlet.com/marykatherinetodd/azkqunfjlcan/wish/298504898