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Musculoskeletal system - Q – Therapeutic terms & A – Meaning
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| closed reduction, external fixation of a fracture | external manipulation of a fracture to regain alignment along with application of an external device to protect and hold the bone in place while healing |
| casting (Fig. 4-21) | use of a stiff, solid dressing around a limb or other body part to immobilize it during healing |
| splinting (Fig. 4-22) | use of a rigid device to immobilize or restrain a broken bone or injured body part; provides less support than a cast, but can be adjusted more easily to accommodate swelling from an injury |
| traction (Tx) (Fig. 4-23) | application of a pulling force to a fractured bone or dislocated joint to maintain proper position during healing |
| closed reduction, percutaneous fixation of a fracture (Fig. 4-24) | external manipulation of a fracture to regain alignment, followed by insertion of one or more pins through the skin to maintain position; often includes use of an external device called a fixator to keep the fracture immobilized during healing |
| orthosis (Fig. 4-25) | use of an orthopedic appliance to maintain a bone's position or to provide limb support (e.g., back, knee, or wrist brace) |
| ōr-thō′sis | 0 |
| physical therapy (PT) | treatment to rehabilitate patients disabled by illness or injury; involves many different modalities (methods), such as exercise, hydrotherapy, diathermy, and ultrasound |
| prosthesis (Fig. 4-26) | an artificial replacement for a missing body part or a device used to improve a body function, such as an artificial limb, hip, or joint |
| analgesic | a drug that relieves pain |
| narcotic | a potent analgesic with addictive properties |
| antiinflammatory | a drug that reduces inflammation |
| antipyretic | a drug that relieves fever |
| nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) | a group of drugs with analgesic, antiinflammatory, and antipyretic properties (e.g., ibuprofen and aspirin) commonly used to treat arthritis |
| angi/o, vas/o, vascul/o | vessel |
| aort/o | aorta |
| arteri/o | artery |
| ather/o | fatty (lipid) paste |
| atri/o | atrium |
| cardi/o | heart |
| coron/o | circle or crown |
| my/o | muscle |
| pector/o, steth/o | chest |
| sphygm/o | pulse |
| thromb/o | clot |
| ven/o, phleb/o | vein |
| varic/o | swollen, twisted vein |
| ventricul/o | ventricle (belly or pouch) |
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