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Chapter 3: Med Term

Skeletal System: Med Specialties, Pathology, Conditions/Curvature of the Spine

TermDefinition
Chiropractor specializes in the manipulative treatment of disorders originating from misalignment of the spine
Orthopedic Surgeon specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders involving bones, joints, and muscles
Osteopath uses traditional forms of medical tx in addition to specializing in treatment of health problems by spinal manipulation
Podiatrist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the foot
Rheumatologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis and disorders: osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, and tendinitis
Ankylosis loss or absence of mobility in a joint due to disease, injury or a surgical procedure
Atherosclerosis stiffness of the joints, especially in the elderly
Bursitis is an inflammation of a bursa
Hemarthrosis is blood within a joint
Kyphosis is an abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine as viewed from the side
Lordosis is an abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lumbar spine
Scoliosis is abnormal lateral (sideways) curvature of the spine
Osteoporosis a severe decrease in bone density due to the bone becoming more porous (holey). Common in aging and post-menopausal women. Calcium and prescription meds are necessary to prevent fx.
Osteopenia a small decrease in bone density. Precursor to developing osteoporosis
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) responds to 9-1-1, assess, stabilizes, and transports patients to hospital
Paramedic an EMT with additional training, authorized to provide advance pre-hospital treatment, in-depth patient assessment, EKG interpretation, and drug administration
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