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Musculoskeletal
Diagnostic, procedural and lab terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| orthopedist, orthopedic surgeon | Physician who examines, diagnoses, and treats disorders of the musculoskeletal system. |
| osteopath | Physician who combines manipulative treatment with conventional therapeutic measures. |
| rheumatologist | Physician who examines, diagnoses, and treats disorders of the joints and musculoskeletal system. |
| podiatrist | Medical specialist who examines, diagnoses, and treats disorders of the foot. |
| chiropractor | Health care professional who works to align the spinal column so as to treat certain ailments. |
| arthrography | Radiography of a joint. |
| arthroscopy | Examination with an instrument that explores the interior of a joint. |
| diskography | Radiographic image of an intervertebral disk by injection of a contrast medium into the center of the disk. |
| myelography | Radiographic imaging of the spinal cord. |
| electromyogram | A graphic image of muscular action using electrical currents. |
| bone scan | Radiographic or nuclear medicine image of a bone. |
| rheumatoid factor test | Test used to detect rheumatoid arthritis. |
| serum creatine phosphokinase | Enzyme active in muscle contraction; usually phosphokinase is elevated after a myocardial infarction and in the presence of other degenerative muscle diseases. |
| serum calcium | Test for calcium in the blood. |
| serum phosphorus | Test for phosphorus in the blood. |
| uric | Test for acid content in urine; elevated levels may indicate gout. |
| goniometer | Instrument that measures angles or range of motion in a joint. |
| densitometer | Device that measures bone density using light and x-rays |