In the readings for this module, you explored some of the most
common disorders. Choose one of the disorders from the Disorders
List.
Note: Your discussion thread title should be the name of the
disorder. If possible, you should choose a disorder that has not been
chosen by a peer. You can complete your initial post using bullet
points or a short answer.
In your initial post, discuss the following questions about your
chosen disorder:
• Concept and Etiology: How does the disease affect the
musculoskeletal and integumentary systems in particular? How
does it deviate from the definition of health discussed in
Module One?
• Classification: How is the disease classified?
• Clinical Manifestations (Symptoms and Signs): What are the
symptoms and signs of the disease or disorder? Be sure you
understand the difference between symptoms (subjective) and
signs (objective).
• Diagnostic Tests: What are some additional diagnostic tests
that can be done to illuminate the diagnosis? For example,
when you injure your ankle, they take an x-ray to determine if it
is broken or sprained.
Support your answer with relevant resources.
In your responses to your peers, choose at least two peers who have
a different disorder. Compare and contrast your chosen disorder with
those of your peers. What are their similarities and differences?
To complete this assignment, review the Discussion
Rubric document.
