Orthopedics Primary Care

Atriculation

A joint, the place of union or junction between two or more bones of the skeleton

Articular Cartilage

A tough white fibrous connective tissue attached to the articular surfaces of bones, has no blood supply (avascular) and derives its nourishment from the synovial fluid and from the underlying vascular bone

Bursa

A saclike body cavity located between joints or at points of friction between moving structures, filled with synovial fluid

Bursitis

Inflammation of a bursa

Dislocation

A bone that has been displaced from its usual articulation with another bone

Ecchymosis

Passage of blood from ruptured blood vessels into subcutaneous tissue, marked by a purple discoloration of the skin.

Effusion

Accumulation of fluid in various spaces of the body, such as the knee which is a frequent consequence of injury

Erythema

Redness of the skin such as seen in sunburn

Eversion

Elevation of the lateral border of the foot

Flaccid

Lacking firmness, resilience, or muscle tone

Gait

A particular way or manner of walking, described as a normal gait or an antalgic (abnormal) gait

Inversion

Elevation of the medial border of the foot

Hemarthrosis

Blood in the joint

Ligament

A band or sheet of tough fibrous tissue joining two or more bones or cartilages, provide stability of joints and, when intact, limit their movement to that which is normal

Meniscus

Semilunar fibrocartilaginous wedges that rim and cushion each tibiofemoral articulation (the superior aspect of each tibia)

Soft Tissue Swelling (STS)

Refers to edema of connective tissues other than bone and cartilage, commonly a result of contusions and sprains

Sprain

Refers to a stretching, wrenching or laceration of a ligament, usually characterized by pain, swelling and disablement of the joint

Strain

Refers to a stretching of a muscle

Subluxation

Incomplete dislocation of a bone in a joint

Synovial Membranes

Fluid filled lining of joint cavity

Tendon

A band of tough inelastic fibrous tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment

Tendinitis

Inflammation of a tendon

NSAIDs

Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug

RICE

Rest, ice, compression, elevation

ROM

Range of motion

TTP

Tenderness to Palpation