Test 3 Chapter 10 Med Term - Procedures, Pharmacology, Abbreviations

arthrography

series of radiographs taken after injection of contrast material into a joint cavity, especially the knee or shoulder to outline the contour of the joint

bone density test

noninvasive procedure that uses low-energy x-ray absorption to measure bone mineral density and usually measures bones of the spine, hip, and forearm

bone density test is also known as

DEXA, bone densitometry

myelography

radiography of the spinal cord after injection of a contrast medium to identify and study spinal distortions caused by tumors, cysts, herniated intervertebral disks, or other lesions

amputation

partial or complete removal of an extremity as a result of disease, trauma, or a circulatory disorder

arthrocentesis

puncture of a joint space using a needle to remove accumulated fluid or inject medications

arthroclasia

surgical breaking of an ankylosed joint to provide movement

arthroscopy

visual examination of the interior or a joint and its structures using a thin, flexible fibertopic scope called an arthroscope

bone grafting

implantation or transplantation of bone tissue from another part of the body or from another person to serve as a replacement for damaged or missing bone tissue

bursectomy

excision of a bursa

laminectomy

excision of the posterior arch of a vertebra

total hip replacement (THR)

surgical procedure to replace a hip joint damaged by a degenerative disease, commonly arthritis

bone immobilization

procedure used to restrict movement, stabilize and protect a fracture, and facilitate the healing process (3 types: casting, splinting, traction)

casting

bone immobilization by application of a solid, stiff dressing formed with plaster of Paris or similar material

splinting

bone immobilization by application of an orthopedic device to the injured body part

traction

set of mechanisms for straightening broken bones or relieving pressure on the spine and skeletal system

muscle relaxants

relieve muscle spasms and stiffness

muscle relaxant example

cyclobenzaprine

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

decrease pain and help inflammation

NSAID example

ibuprofen, naproxen

salicylates

relieve mild to moderate pain and reduce inflammation

salicylate example

aspirin

L1, L2, etc

first lumbar vertebrae, second, etc

C1, C2, etc

first cervical vertebrae, second, etc

T1, T2, etc

first thoracic vertebrae, second, etc

CTS

carpal tunnel syndrome

DEXA, DXA

dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry

NSAIDs abbreviation

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

DJD

degenerative joint disease

RA

rheumatoid arthritis

THR

total hip replacement

HNP

herniated nucleus pulposus (herniated disk)

analgesic

pain reliever

analgesic example

acetaminophen (tylenol)

FX

fracture

ROM

range of motion

TKR

total knee replacement

ORIF

open reduction, internal fixation