Osteomyelitis In The Human Skeletal System

The adult human skeletal system consists of 206 bones, in which are held together by a network of ligaments, tendons and cartilage that connect them together. Besides movement the skeleton also provides protection to vital organs such as our brain, our heart, lungs and abdominal organs. Although our skeleton provides us with such protection it is still prone to injury, wear and tear, infections, tumors and other conditions that can damage bone and become life threatening. OSTEOMYELITIS Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone or bone marrow; inflammation due to infection. Osteomyelitis is caused by a bacterial infection. However, in some rare cases a fungal infection may be the cause. There are several different ways to develop Osteomyelitis. You develop Osteomyelitis via the blood stream, this is the most common cause in children. Bacteria finds its way into the blood stream from another part of the body and eventually travels into the bone. The bone is normally resistant to bacterial colonization, events like trauma, surgery, the presence of foreign bodies, even the placement of prostheses can disrupt bony integrity and lead to the onset of infection of the bone. In children osteomyelitis is usually acute and effect the long bones, arms and legs. Acute …show more content…
While the structure of the collagen is normal, there is less collagen than there should be. There is little or no bone deformity, bones fracture easily, most often occurs before puberty. The effects of osteogenesis imperfecta may extend to the teeth, making them prone to cavities and cracking. The whites of the eyes may have a blue, purple, or gray tint. (sclera) Hearing loss, often begins in 20’s or 30’s. Triangular face. They have few obvious signs of this