Orthopedic Impairments Description: Orthopedic impairments involve pain or difficulty with motion and mobility, though they do not include paralysis or specified deformities. A large proportion is caused by injury while about 20 percent are congenital. Symptoms: Stiffness, instability, weakness, pain, or swelling, commonly in the back and neck, hip and pelvis, shoulder, and other areas. Number of Americans diagnosed: 16.3 million impairments are reported to cause activity limitation. Directory List Choose an illness from the menu below: Select here Allergies Alzheimer's disease Arthritis Asthma Bipolar disorder Chronic back problems Chronic bronchitis Chronic obstructive        pulmonary disease Cirrhosis Depression Developmental disabilities Diabetes Emphysema Endometriosis Epilepsy Glaucoma Hearing impairment Heart disease Hepatitis C High blood pressure Human Immunodeficiency        Virus (HIV) Kidney disease Lou Gehrig's disease Lupus Lyme disease Migraine Multiple sclerosis Muscular Dystrophy Orthopedic Impairments Osteoporosis Paralysis of the extremities Parkinson's disease Psoriasis Schizophrenia Sinusitis Stroke Thyroid condition         Previous      Next Resources Strategies for Teaching Students With Motor/Orthopedic Impairments Home | Awareness | Patient Files | The Challenge | Your Stories | Outreach | Resources About the Program | About Fred Friendly Seminars | Our Partners | Site Map | Credits © 2001 Fred Friendly Seminars, Inc.