Types of Bone Disorders

Types of Bone Disorders

1. Inherited

   • Achondroplasia
   • Osteogenesis imperfecta "Brittle Bone disease"
   • Osteopetrosis "Marble Bone disease"

2. Abnormal mineral homeostasis/mineralization

   • Rickets (children)
   • Osteomalacia (adults)
   • Renal osteodystrophy

3. Reduced bone mass

   • Neoplasia
     • Multiple myeloma
     • Carcinomatosis

4. Abnormal Matrix

   • Osteoporosis
   • Osteogenesis imperfecta "Brittle Bone disease"

5. Osteoclast dysfunction

   • Osteopetrosis "Marble Bone disease"
   • Paget's disease of the bone

6. Caused by renal dysfunction

   • Renal osteodystrophy

7. Circulatory disturbances

   • Osteonecrosis (Avascular necrosis)

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