Injuries and disorders affecting the musculoskeletal system constitute orthopedic ailments.
This system consists of muscles, bones, nerves, joints, ligaments, tendons, and other
connective tissues. Any of these tissues or structures can be harmed by chronic orthopedic
illnesses or by trauma.

Common orthopedic issues include:

• Acute injuries, such as bone fractures and joint dislocations caused by trauma
• Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints that causes pain, joint damage, and loss of
  joint function. There are over one hundred distinct kinds of arthritis, including
  osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and gout.
• The inflammation and discomfort of a bursa are known as bursitis. Bursae are
  fluid-filled sacs within joints that cushion the movement of ligaments, tendons, and
  muscles across bones.
• Muscle Atrophy is a loss of muscle tissue that causes weakness and trouble moving.
  It can be caused by inactivity, such as being bedridden, or by injury to the nerves that
  control muscle action.
• Musculoskeletal cancer is the malignancy of any of the musculoskeletal system’s
  tissues or structures. Examples include osteosarcoma (bone cancer) and
  chondrosarcoma (cartilage cancer).
• Orthopedic autoimmune illnesses, develop when the body’s immune system attacks
  healthy cells and tissues. Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, and
  scleroderma are autoimmune illnesses that can impact the musculoskeletal system.
• Osteomalacia, which softens the bones of adults. It leads to weakened muscles,
  bowed legs, bone discomfort, and fractures. A deficiency in vitamin D is the most
  prevalent cause of this illness.
• Osteomyelitis, which is an infection of the bone, is quite common.
• Osteoporosis, which is a loss of bone density, causes bones to become brittle and
  fragile. This raises the likelihood of fractures.
• A pinched nerve occurs when a spinal nerve root becomes inflamed or squeezed. A
  nerve root is a location between two vertebrae where a spinal nerve branches off the
  spinal cord and exits the spine. Problems with spinal discs are the primary cause of a
  pinched nerve.
• Tendinitis, which is tendon inflammation and irritation. It is a type of damage
  caused by repetitive motions or forces.
• Tenosynovitis, which is tendon sheath inflammation. Strong cords of connective
  tissue, tendons connect muscles to bones. A sheath surrounds tendons that pass
  through bone tunnels, such as in the wrist. These sheaths permit the tendon to flow
  freely within the tunnel.

It is preferable to see a doctor at the first symptom of bone, joint, or muscle trouble. In most
situations, the cause of the problem is overuse or strain, but it is preferable to rule out a more
serious injury as soon as possible rather than wait and risk the condition becoming worse.