Question | Answer |
ambulation- | walking or moving from one place to another. |
ambulatory- | Able to walk as opposed to being confined to bed or a wheelchair. |
brace- | an orthopedic device used to support and hold a part of the body in the correct position to allow functioning and healing. |
compress- | A soft, moist, absorbent cloth that is folded in several layers and applied to a part of the body in the local application of heat or cold. |
edema- | The retention of fluid in the tissues, resulting in swelling. |
erythema- | Reddening of the skin caused by dilation of superficial blood vessels in the skin. |
exudate- | A discharge produced by the body's tissues. |
long arm cast- | A cast that extends from the axilla to the fingers of the hand, usually with a bend in the elbow. |
long leg cast- | A cast that extends from the midthigh to the toes. |
maceration- | The softening and breaking down of the skin as a result of prolonged exposure to moisture. |
orthopedist- | A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system which includes the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. |
short arm cast- | A cast that extends from below the elbow to the fingers. |
short leg cast- | A cast that begins just below the knee and extends to the toes. |
soak- | The direct immersion of a body part in water or a medicated solution. |
splint- | An orthopedic device used to support and immobilize a part of the body. |
sprain- | Trauma to a joint that causes injury to the ligaments. |
strain- | An overstretching of a muscle caused by trauma. |
suppuration- | The process of pus formation. |