Arthritis: Inflammation of the joints. It manifests itself with the appearance of the same pain and difficulty in movement. It may be due to wear and tear of the cartilage, the excess uric acid or of unknown cause in the case of arthritis.

Cifosis: deformation of the column at the top presents a curvature forward. In many cases is due to poor posture.

Divide: broken any bones because of injury, illness or sudden movements.

Dorsalgia: back pain.

Escoliosis: malformation of the spinal column that has a lateral curvature. While it may arise as a result of any illness, in most cases the cause is unknown for his appearance.

Esguince: tearing of the ligaments or tissues of the joints caused by a sudden movement or inappropriate. It produces pain and swelling in the affected joint.

Gonalgia: knee pain.

Gonoartritis: painful inflammation of the knee.

Lumbago: severe pain in the back which occurs sporadically in the lumbar area. You can get to limit movements.

Lumbalgia: see lumbago.

Luxación: dislocation of a bone in his joint.

Osteoarthritis: degenerative disease that affects the joints. It is manifested by the presence of pain after physical exercise. There is swelling and is due to an erosion of the cartilage in the elderly.

Osteoarthritis: see osteoarthritis.

Osteoma: benign tumor of bone.

Osteonecrosis: death of some bones of the body mainly from the hip. It happens usually in people with other serious health problems.

Osteoporosis: weakening of the bones due to low density. It can occur as a result of the passage of age especially in women after menopause or from diseases. Besides the pain, the bones become more prone to possible fractures.

Osteosarcoma: malignant tumor that affects the bones of any body part.