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joints, abbreviations, career opportunities
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Arthrodesis - joint, to bind | surgical fusion of two points to stiffen a joint such as an ankle, elbow, or shoulder |
| Arthrolysis - joint, breakdown/destruct | surgical loosening of an ankylosed jt. |
| Arthroscopic surgery | minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of the interior of a joint |
| Chondroplasty - cartilage, surgical repair | surgical repair of damaged cartilage |
| Synovectomy - synovial membrane, surgical removal | surgical removal of a synovial membrane from a joint |
| Arthroplasty - joint, surgical repair | surgical repair of a damaged joint |
| BDT | bone density testing |
| Fx | fracture |
| OA | osteoarthritis |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| Emergency Medical Technician | responds to 911 calls, assesses, stabilizes, and transports patients to the hospital |
| Paramedic | an EMT w/ additional training, authorized to provide advanced pre-hospital treatment, such as in-depth patient assessment, EKG interpretation, and drug administration |