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musculoskeletal system diagnostic and treatment procedures

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amputation   partial or complete removal of limb for variety of reasons, including tumors, gangrene, intractable pain, crushing injury, or infection  
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arthrography   X-ray of joint after injection of contrast medium into joint space  
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arthroscopic surgery   performing surgical procedure while using arthroscope to view internal structure, such as joint  
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arthroscopy   examination of interior of joint by entering joint with arthroscope;  
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bone graft   piece of bone taken from patient used to take place of removed bone or bony defect at another site  
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deep tendon reflexes   muscle contraction in response to stretch caused by striking muscle tendon with reflex hammer; used to determine if muscles are responding properly  
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electromyography   study and record of strength and quality of muscle contractions as result of electrical stimulation  
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fixation   procedure to stabilize fractured bone while it heals; external fixation includes casts, splints, and pins inserted through the skin; internal fixation includes pins, plates, rods, screws, and wires that are applied during an open reduction  
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muscle biopsy   removal of muscle tissue for pathological examination  
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radiography   removal of muscle tissue for pathological examination  
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reduction   cting fracture by realigning bone fragments; closed reduction is doing this manipulation without entering body;  
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spinal fusion   surgical immobilization of adjacent vertebrae; may be done for several reasons, including correction for herniated disk  
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tenodesis   surgical procedure to stabilize joint by anchoring down tendons of muscles that move joint  
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total hip arthroplasty   surgical procedure to stabilize joint by anchoring down tendons of muscles that move joint  
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total knee arthroplasty   surgical procedure to stabilize joint by anchoring down tendons of muscles that move joint  
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traction   applying pulling force on fractured or dislocated limb or vertebral column in order to restore normal alignment  
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Corticosteroids   hormone form adrenal cortex—has strong anti-inflammatory properties  
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nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)   group of drugs that provide mild pain relief and anti-inflammatory properties  
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