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Question 1: What is the difference between degenerative bone disease and osteoporosis? Explain the pathology of each. Osteoporosis is porous bone (Huether & McCance 2018, p. 1437). It is the most common bone disease characterized by low bond mineral density, impaired bond structural integrity, decreased bone strength, and risk of fracture (Huether & McCance 2018, p. 1437). There is primary/idiopathic osteoporosis which is the most common. Secondary osteoporosis is caused by other conditions such as endocrine diseases, medications, and other substances such as tobacco (Huether & McCance 2018, p. 1437). Osteoporosis manifestations depend on the bones involved, but bone deformity is the most common (Huether & McCance 2018, p. 1437). Pain usually accompanies a fragility fracture. As bone lose volume, they become weak and brittle, causing collapse or become misshapen (Huether & McCance 2018, p. 1437). The development of osteoporosis occurs when the remodeling cycle is disrupted. The remodeling cycle is the process of bone formation and resorption (Huether & McCance 2018, p. 1437). The disruption leads to an imbalance in the coupling process (Huether & McCance 2018, p. 1437). Degenerative bone disease, such as osteoarthritis is more of a result from wear and tear on the bones destroying the structure. OA is the loss and damage of articular cartilage and has been viewed as a mechanical problem (Huether & McCance 2018, p. 1445).