Orthopedics (skeletal system)

amputation

process of removing a limb, part of a limb, a breast or other projecting part

arthritis

inflammation of a joint(s)

arthrodesis

fixation or stiffening of a joint by surgery

arthrography

xray of a joint taken after the injection of a contrast medium into the joint

articulate

two separate bones have come together to form a joint space

aspiration

remove by suction of fluid or gas from a body cavity

avascular

without a blood supply

brace

appliance to support a part of the body in the anatomically correct position

bursa

a closed sac containing synovial fluid

debridement

removal of injured or necrotic tissue

hyperflexion

flexion of a limb or part beyond the normal limits

necrosis

pathological death of cells or tissue

orthopedic

pertaining to the correction and cure of deformities and diseases of the musculoskeletal system

orthopedist

a specialist in treating diseases of the musculoskeletal system

osteoarthritis

chronic inflammatory disease of the joints

osteomyelitis

inflammation or infection of the bone and bone marrow

osteopathy

medical practice based on maintaining balance in the body

osteopenia

decrease in calcification of the bone

osteopsorosis

a condition in which the bone becomes porous, brittle and fragile

phalanges

the bones of the digits

pronation

process of lying face down or turning a hand or foot with the solar surface down

prosthesis

an artificial part to remedy a defect in the body

radiology

the study of medical imaging

rickets

a disease due to vitamin d deficiency, producing soft, flexible bones

sarcoma

malignant tumor originating in the connective tissue (osteosarcoma)

stabilize

to make or hold firm and steady

subluxation

an incomplete dislocation where some contact between the joint surface remains

supination

process of laying face upward or turning your hand or foot so that the palm side is facing up

tendinitis

inflammation of tendon

ADL

activities of daily living

AKA

above knee amputation

AP/Lat

anterior/posterior and lateral view

BKA

below knee amputation

BMD

bone mineral density

CAT (CT)

computer tomography scan

c/o

complaints of

DEXA

dual energy X-ray absorptiometry

FDA

food and drug administration

MRI

medical resonance imaging

ORIF

open reduction internal fixation

PET

position emission tomography

ROM

range of motion

US

ultrasound

MVA

motor vehicle accident

DO

doctor or osteopathy

MD

doctor of medicine

DC

doctor of chiropractic

PT

physical therapist

OC

occupational therapist

SP

speech pathologist