Orthopedic diseases can stem from various factors, including trauma, infection, congenital abnormalities and immunological/inflammatory/endocrinological conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.
Congenital anomalies present from birth, metabolic disorders caused by abnormalities in vitamins, hormones, or enzymes, conditions arising from trauma, tumors, infections, as well as inflammatory disorders encompassing conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or dermatosis, degenerative disorders including osteoarthritis or osteoporosis, degenerative conditions involving atherosclerosis of arteries, and also unclassified disorders with undefined causes and progression pathways can be categorized.
The classification of these diseases can be based on the affected area such as upper limbs (wrist, carpal joint, forearm, elbow), spine (cervical thoracic lumbar sacral coccyx) and lower limbs (pelvic, hip, femoral, knee joint, lower leg, ankle, foot).
These musculoskeletal disorders typically manifest in pain, deformity and functional impairments which could become permanent if not addressed promptly.
Consequently, a disability resulting from orthopedic issues diminishes a patient's quality of life considerably,making them more dependent on others for daily activities.
Hence, prompt diagnosis and treatment are imperative for preventing or minimizing disabilities associated with orthopedic ailments.