most common disease of the skeletal system
Joint disorders are the leading type of skeletal system disease. Osteoarthritis is the most common form, affecting at least 27 million Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is caused by wear and tear that erodes joint cartilage, causing stiffness and pain.
Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the most common forms of this disease. 2. Bone cancer. Bone cancer is a skeletal system disease that originates within a bone of the body causing the bones to weaken. Individuals with bone cancer commonly experience fatigue, bone pain and frequent bone fractures.