What are the types of bone diseases?
Disease description:
I have been feeling joint pain recently and am wondering if I might have a bone disease. I know there are many types of bone diseases, and I would like to know what specific types there are so I can determine what kind of bone condition I might currently have.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Jian
Bone diseases refer to a broad category of disorders affecting the skeletal system, which can be mainly classified into the following types:
1. Metabolic bone diseases: such as osteoporosis, rickets, and osteomalacia. These diseases are usually closely related to disturbances in calcium and phosphorus metabolism, and can affect normal bone formation and maintenance.
2. Inflammatory bone diseases: including osteomyelitis, synovitis, and arthritis. The causes may be infections, such as bacterial or viral invasion, or abnormal autoimmune responses.
3. Neoplastic bone diseases: divided into primary and secondary bone tumors, such as osteosarcoma and multiple myeloma.
4. Degenerative bone diseases: osteoarthritis is a typical example. As age increases, joint cartilage gradually wears away, leading to the development of disease.
5. Congenital bone diseases: such as osteogenesis imperfecta and scoliosis, which are associated with genetic factors.
6. Endocrine-related bone diseases: such as bone diseases caused by hyperthyroidism and hyperparathyroidism, which result from endocrine system imbalances affecting bone health.
7. Traumatic bone diseases: such as fractures and dislocations, caused by direct external forces acting on the bones.
