Musculoskeletal system - Q – Therapeutic terms & A – Meaning
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| closed reduction, external fixation of a fracture | external manipulation of a fracture to regain alignment along with application of an external device to protect and hold the bone in place while healing
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| casting (Fig. 4-21) | use of a stiff, solid dressing around a limb or other body part to immobilize it during healing
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| splinting (Fig. 4-22) | use of a rigid device to immobilize or restrain a broken bone or injured body part; provides less support than a cast, but can be adjusted more easily to accommodate swelling from an injury
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| traction (Tx) (Fig. 4-23) | application of a pulling force to a fractured bone or dislocated joint to maintain proper position during healing
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| closed reduction, percutaneous fixation of a fracture (Fig. 4-24) | external manipulation of a fracture to regain alignment, followed by insertion of one or more pins through the skin to maintain position; often includes use of an external device called a fixator to keep the fracture immobilized during healing
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| orthosis (Fig. 4-25) | use of an orthopedic appliance to maintain a bone's position or to provide limb support (e.g., back, knee, or wrist brace)
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| physical therapy (PT) | treatment to rehabilitate patients disabled by illness or injury; involves many different modalities (methods), such as exercise, hydrotherapy, diathermy, and ultrasound
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| prosthesis (Fig. 4-26) | an artificial replacement for a missing body part or a device used to improve a body function, such as an artificial limb, hip, or joint
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| analgesic | a drug that relieves pain
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| narcotic | a potent analgesic with addictive properties
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| antiinflammatory | a drug that reduces inflammation
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| antipyretic | a drug that relieves fever
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| nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) | a group of drugs with analgesic, antiinflammatory, and antipyretic properties (e.g., ibuprofen and aspirin) commonly used to treat arthritis
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| angi/o, vas/o, vascul/o | vessel
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| aort/o | aorta
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| arteri/o | artery
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| ather/o | fatty (lipid) paste
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| atri/o | atrium
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| cardi/o | heart
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| coron/o | circle or crown
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| my/o | muscle
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| pector/o, steth/o | chest
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| sphygm/o | pulse
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| thromb/o | clot
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| ven/o, phleb/o | vein
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| varic/o | swollen, twisted vein
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| ventricul/o | ventricle (belly or pouch)
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