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Ch 6 - Skeletal System Flashcards

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achrondoplasia

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ankylosis

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arthrodesis

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surgical fixation by binding of a joint; may be used to stabilize an ankle fracture that does not heal

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arthralgia

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arthrectomy

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surgical excision/removal of a joint

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arthritis

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arthrocentesis

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procedure usually performed in the physician’s office; physician may inject steroids or other medications after removing excess fluid

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arthroplasty

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arthroscope

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Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT)

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used as part of treatment of some cancers

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bursitis

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Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)

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cast

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chondralgia

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cartilage pain

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chondrectomy

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surgical removal of cartilage

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chondritis

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inflammation of cartilage

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craniectomy

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cranioplasty

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surgical correction of skull defect(s)

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craniotomy

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means to make an “opening” into the skull

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craniotomy with craniectomy

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craniotomy performed with removal of bone

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dislocation

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joint becomes “dislocated”, bones are fractured; both can occur at the same time

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fixation

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hammertoe

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commonly seen with bunion

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kyphosis

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laminectomy

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frequent type of back surgery; also performed with laser

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lordosis

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myeloma

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usually cancerous

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orthopedics

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the study of diseases and disorders involving locomotor structures of the body

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orthopedist

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one who specializes in diseases and disorders involving locomotor structures of the body

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osteoarthritis (OA)

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osteocarcinoma

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cancerous tumor of the bone

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osteochondritis

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osteomalacia

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osteomyelitis

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severe condition that can become chronic

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osteoporosis

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common condition of elderly, especially post-menopausal women

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polyarthritis

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refers to multiple joint pain

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reduction

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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

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scoliosis

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splint

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sprain

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tendonitis

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anti-inflammatory drugs

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analgesic drugs

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arthrography

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arthroscopy

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closed or simple fracture

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open or compound fracture

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comminuted fracture

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transverse fracture

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greenstick fracture

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spiral fracture

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colles fracture

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compression fracture

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