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chp4 treat/procedure
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| arthroscopy | Visual examination of a joint using a scope. |
| bone density test | X-ray test that determines loss of, or changes in, bone density. It is used to diagnose diseases such as osteomalacia, osteoporosis, and osteopenia. Also called bone densitometry (den-sih-TAH-muh-tree) |
| amputation | Removal of a limb |
| arthrocentesis | Surgical puncture of the joint space with a needle to remove accumulated fluid. |
| arthrodesis | Surgical immobilization of a joint. |
| arthroplasty | Surgical repair of a joint. |
| bone grafting | Process of transplanting and implanting tissue from one part of the body to another; used to repair a defect or injury. |
| bursectomy | Surgical removal of the bursa. |
| closed reduction and internal fixation (CRIF) | External manipulation to restore a fractured bone to normal position. |
| cast | Solid mold of a body part; used to immobilize fractures or dislocations. |
| splint | An appliance made of bone, wood, metal, or plaster of Paris; used for fixation of an injured body part. |
| traction | Application of a pulling force to align a dislocated part of the body. |
| diskectomy | Surgical removal of a herniated (ruptured) vertebral disk. |
| open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) | Surgical procedure involving the use of steel rods, plates, or screws to realign a severe bone fracture to normal position. |
| orthosis | Straightening or correction of a bone deformity. |
| osteoplasty | Surgical correction of the bone. |
| osteotomy | Incision through the bone. |
| physical therapy | Rehabilitation focused on restoring physical function and preventing disability. |
| prosthesis | Artificial replacement for a missing body part |
| spondylosyndesis | Surgical fusion of joints (ankylosis) between vertebrae; spinal fusion. |
| tenotomy | Incision through a tendon. |
| bone marrow aspiration | Procedure using a syringe and needle to withdraw bone marrow liquid; used in medical procedures such as stem-cell transplant. |
| bone scan | Nuclear scanning test that identifies bone fractures |
| computerized tomography (CT) | Process where a computer analyzes radiographic images from multiple angles to identify bone injury or disease; provides detailed imagery. |
| lumbar puncture | Spinal tap; needle aspiration of spinal canal fluid in the lumbar area. |
| magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) | Noninvasive scanning test using an electromagnetic field and radio waves to visualize soft-tissue structures. |
| rheumatoid factor (RF) | Blood test performed to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis. |
| X-ray | Radiographic image used to diagnose skeletal changes in the body. |
| analgesic | Drug that relieves pain. |
| anti-inflammatory | Agent that counteracts inflammation. |
| antipyretic | Agent that reduces fever. |
| narcotic | Drug that relieves pain and induces sleep by depressing the central nervous system. |
| nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) | Agent that relieves pain, counteracts inflammation, and reduces fever; commonly used to treat arthritis. |