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acetabulum

hip socket, large circular cavity in each side of the pelvis that articulates with the head of the femur to form the hip joint

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allogenic

originating within another

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ankylosing spondylitis

a form of rheumatoid arthritis that primarily causes inflammation of the joints between the vertebrae

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arthrodesis

surgical fusion of two bones to stiffen a joint

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arthrolysis

the surgical loosening of an ankylosed joint

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arthroscopy

the visual examination of the internal structure of a joint

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autologous

originating within an individual

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avascular necrosis

an area of bone tissue death caused by insufficient blood flow

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callus

a bulging deposit around the area of the break-this tissue eventually becomes bone. Also, a thickening of the skin caused by repeated rubbing.

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chondromalacia

the abnormal softening of cartilage

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comminuted fracture

one in which the bone is splintered or crushed

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compression fracture

occurs when the bone is pressed together on itself. Also known as a vertebral crush fracture.

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costochondritis

an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum

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craniostenosis

a malformation of the skull due to the premature closure of the cranial sutures

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crepitation

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

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dual x-ray absorptiometry

a low exposure radiographic measurement of the spine and hips to measure bone density

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fat embolus

can form when a long bone is fractured due to an accident or surgery, and fat cells from yellow bone marrow are released into the blood

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gout

a type of arthritis characterized by deposits of uric acid crystals in the joints

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hallux valgus

known as a bunion, an abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the great toe

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hemarthrosis

blood within a joint

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hemopoietic

pertaining to the formation of blood cells

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internal fixation

a fracture treatment in which a plate or pins are placed directly into the bone to hold the broken pieces in place

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juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

an autoimmune disorder that affects children ages 16 years or less with symptoms that include stiffness, pain, joint swelling, skin rash, fever, slowed growth, and fatigue

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kyphosis

an abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine viewed from the side, also known as humpback

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laminectomy

the surgical removal of a lamina or posterior portion of a vertebra

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lordosis

an abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lumbar spine, also known as swayback

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lumbago

pain of the lumbar region of the spine, also known as low back pain

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malleolus

a rounded bony projection on the tibia and fibula on the sides of each ankle joint

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manubrium

the bony structure that forms the upper portion of the sternum

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metacarpals

the five bones that form the palms of the hand

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metatarsals

five bones that form the part of the foot to which he toes are attached

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multiple myeloma

a type of cancer that occurs in blood-making cells found in the red bone marrow

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open fracture

one in which the bone is broken and there is an open wound in the skin, also known as a compound fracture

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orthopedic surgeon

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

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orthotic

a mechanical appliance, such as a leg brace or splint, that is specially designed to control, correct, or compensate for impaired limb function

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osteitis

an inflammation of a bone

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osteoarthritis

inflammation of the bone and joint, associated with aging (Wear and tear arthritis)

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osteochondroma

a benign bony projection covered with cartilage

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osteoclasis

the surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity

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osteomalacia

abnormal softening of bones in adults

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osteomyelitis

an inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone

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osteopenia

thinner-than-average bone density

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osteoporosis

marked LOSS OF BONE DENSITY and an increase in bone porosity that is frequently associated with aging--brittle bones that loose density over time

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osteoporotic hip fracture

a broken hip usually caused by weakening of the bones due to osteoporosis and can occur either spontaneously or as a result of a fall

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osteorrhaphy

the surgical suturing, or wiring together, of bones

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Paget's disease

bone disease of unknown cause characterized by the excessive breakdown of bone tissue, followed by abnormal bone formation

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pathologic fracture

occurs when a weakened bone breaks under normal strain

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percutaneous vertebroplasty

performed to treat osteoporosis-related compression fractures. Minimally invasive procedure where bone cement is injected to stabilize compression fractures within the spinal column

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periostitis

inflammation of the periosteum (peri- means surrounding, ost means bone, and -itis means inflammation), often associated with shin splints

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podiatrist

specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the foot, holds a Doctor of Podiatry (DP) degree

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polymyalgia rheumatica

a geriatric inflammatory disorder of the muscles and joints characterized by pain and stiffness (inflammation of the muscles and joints)

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prosthesis

a substitute for a diseased or missing body part

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radiculopathy

a condition caused by the compression of a nerve in the spine, sometimes referred to as a pinched nerve

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rheumatoid arthritis

a chronic autoimmune disorder in which the joints and some organs of other body systems are attacked

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rickets

a deficiency disease occurring in children which is characterized by defective bone growth

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scoliosis

an abnormal lateral (sideways) curvature of the spine

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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

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spinal stenosis

a narrowing of the spaces within the spine, potentially putting pressure on

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spiral fracture

a fracture in which the bone has been twisted apart

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spondylolisthesis

the forward slipping movement of the body of one of the lower lumbar vertebrae on the vertebra or sacrum below it

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spondylosis

degenerative condition that causes the loss of normal spinal structure and function

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stem cell transplant

is used to treat certain types of cancers, such as leukemia and lymphomas, also known as bone marrow transplant

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subluxation

the partial displacement of a bone from its joint

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synovectomy

the surgical removal of a synovial membrane from a joint

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vertebrae

bony unit making up the spinal column, there are 26

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