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CHAPTER 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Axial | center |
| Appendicular | arms and legs |
| MRI | Magnetic resonance imaging |
| NSAID | Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory drugs |
| ACL | Anterior cruciate ligament |
| Myodesis | surgical procedure that involves the fixation or anchoring of muscles to nearby structures. |
| Tarsectomy | surgical excision of one or more bones of the tarsus, |
| Bursectomy | removal of the bursa |
| Analgesic | Medications used to relieve pain |
| Antiarthritic | An antiarthritic is any drug used to relieve or prevent arthritic symptoms, such as joint pain or joint stiffness. |
| Myopathy | disease of muscle |
| Osteomalacia | softening of the bones |
| Fasciectomy. | surgical procedure that involves the removal of the fascia, |
| Arthroscopy | invasive surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat joint problems |
| ORIF | Open Reduction and Internal Fixation |
| EMG | Electromyography |
| RICE | rest, ice, compress, elevate |