Masters in Nursing Level Discussion: Arthritis While arthritis impacts nearly 50 million adults in the United States, it is not a disease that is limited to adulthood. C

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LEARNING RESOURCES

** Huether, S. E., & McCance, K. L. (2017). Understanding pathophysiology (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby.

Chapter 38, “Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System” 

This chapter covers the structure and function of bones, joints, and skeletal muscle. It also explores effects of aging on the musculoskeletal system.

Chapter 39, “Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function”

This chapter examines the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and evaluation and treatment of bone, joints, and skeletal muscle disorders. Additionally, it explores musculoskeletal tumors, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Chapter 40, “Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children”

This chapter includes musculoskeletal disorders that affect children, such as congenital defects, bone infection, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, muscular dystrophy, musculoskeletal tumors, and nonaccidental trauma.

** Arthritis Foundation. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.arthritis.org/

** Lupus Foundation of America. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.lupus.org/newsite/index.html