DC Med Term Test 11/17/22

Hallux Valgus

an abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the great toe. AKA Bunion

Arthrodesis

Surgical immobilization of a joint by fusion of the adjacent bone.

Spinal Stenosis

abnormal narrowing of the spine

Radiculopathy

disease of the nerve roots
- pinching of the nerve

What are the different curvatures of the spine?

1. Lordosis
2. Scoliosis
3. Kyphosis

Lordosis

"swayback"

A curving inward at the lower back

Scoliosis

A sideways curvature of the spine

Kyphosis

An exaggerated foward rounding of the back

Osteomyelitis

Inflammation of the bone or bone marrow

periostitis

inflammation of the periosteum

Costoshondritis

Inflammation of the cartilage

Gout

A common form of inflammatory arthritis.
- very painful
- usually on big toe

Crepitation

the grating sound heard when the ends of a broken bone move together

Osteochondroma

An overgrowth of cartilage and bone at the ends of the bone near the growth plate.
- tumor

Osteoarthritis

A type of arthritis that occurs when flexible tissue at the ends of the bone are worn down.

Dislocation

displacement of a bone from its joint

Athroplasty

A surgical procedure that restores the function of the joint

Acetabulum

The hip socket

What are the different fractures?

1. Green Stick Fracture
2. Spiral Fracture
3. Comminuted

Spiral fracture

A type of broken bone that is broken by a twisting motion

Green stick fracture

A type of break that occurs when the bone bends and snaps

comminuted fracture

A type of break that occurs when the bone is broken in at least 2 pieces

Amputation

partial or complete removal of a limb

Closed reduction

procedure in which the bone fragments are manipulated into their normal positions without surgery

Laminectomy

A surgery that creates space by removes portions of the vertebrae called the "lamina"

Osteitis

inflammation of the bone

Osteomalacia

softening of the bone

Spondylosis

A common form of arthritis that affects the spine.

chondromalacia

softening of the cartilage

Spina Bifida

a congenital defect that occurs during early pregnancy when the spinal canal fails to close completely around the spinal cord to protect it

Autologus transplant

using some of the patient's own bone marrow that was harvested before treatment began

allogenic transplant

using bone marrow from a donor

Medullary cavity

The hallow part of the bone that contains bone marrow

Compact bone

The hard and external layers of your bones that surround the medullary cavity and/or bone marrow.

Bone marrow biopsy

A procedure that involves removing a sample of bone marrow

Ultrasonic bone density testing

a screening test for osteoporosis or other conditions that cause a loss of bone mass

Internal fixation

the method of physically reconnecting the bones

Lumbago

pain of the lumbar region of the spine

Podiatrist

A medical professional who specializes in treating conditions of the foot.

Orthopedic Surgeon

a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders involving the bones, joints, and muscles

osteopath

a licensed physician who practices medicine using both conventional treatments and osteopathic manipulative medicine