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chapter 2 test Flashcards

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Arthroscopy

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visual examination of a joint

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Bone Density Test

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xray of hipbone to see if patient has osteoporosis

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Bone Marrow Aspiration

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using a needle + syringe to extract liquid from marrow for transportation.

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CT (Computerized Tomography)

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extremely high powered xray with very high radiation. Can detect stress fractures, pores, etc.

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

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images produced without xray radiation. uses super high powered magnets. It is very expensive but worth it.

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Rheumatoid Factor (RF)

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blood test that is used to detect RA.

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xray

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very quick, easy, affordable way to get high quality pictures with minimal radiation risk.

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Arthocentesis

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removal of fluid from a joint; puncture

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Bone Grafting

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transplanting bone from one bone to a point usually in the same patient

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Bursectomy

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surgical removal of the bursa

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Diskectomy

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surgical removal of intervertebral disk.

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Spondylosyndesis

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surgical fusion of a joint

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Tenotomy

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surgical incision of the tendon

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Tendon

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attaches bone to muscle (strain)

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Ligament

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attaches bone to bone (sprain)

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Analgesic

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Pain reliever by reduced inflammation

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Anti-inflammatory

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Both steroid and non steroid. Steroid is Rx only (corticosteroids)

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Antipyretic

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fever reducer

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narcotic

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drug that induces sleep and relieves pain

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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

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advil, tylenol, aleve… for short term purposes. Also more over the counter drugs.

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ATT PHYS

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attending physician- boss of intern/resident

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CRIF

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closed reduction and internal fixation

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CT

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computerized tomography

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DJD

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degenerative joint disease

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PRN

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as needed

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RA

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rheumatoid arthritis

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immunosuppressants

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used for autoimmune conditions by interrupting inflammation; treats rheumatoid

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Anklylosis

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stiff joint caused by adhesion or abnormal fusion of 2 bones into 1

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osteoarthritis

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“wear and tear” arthritis; cartilage degen; caused by synovial fluid

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rheumatoid arthritis

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patients own immune system is causing an inflammation in fluid

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gout

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another autoimmune arthritis in which uric acid crystals are deposited into the joint

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kyphosis

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accentuated thoracic curve

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lordosis

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exaggerated lumbar curve (swayback)

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myeloma

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malignant tumor of the bone marrow/muscles

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ostealgia

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bone pain

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osteomyelitis

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infection of the bone marrow

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osteosarcoma

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malignant tumor of the bone

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scoliosis

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exaggerated or any lateral curve of the T or L spine

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subluxation

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malalignment of a joint ( what chiropractors adjust)

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comminuted

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bone breaks into 2 or more fragments; crushed; common in older people with brittle bones

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compression

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bone is crushed in vertebral spine. (caused from own body weight/force) common in older people with osteoporosis

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depressed

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broken bone portion is pressed inwards; skull fracture

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impacted

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broken bone ends are forced into each other. Could be caused by outstretched arms, common in older osteoporotic patients.

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spiral

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ragged breaking occurs when excessive twisting forces are applied to the bone. Common sports fracture (ACL, Tibula, Fibula)

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Greenstick

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bone breaks incompletely, much in the way a green twig breaks; common childrens injury caused by fall/force/etc.

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compound (open)

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when the bone ruptures through the skin

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stress (running fracture)

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micro fractures in the bone that occur with repetitive force.

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Closed reduction

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bones are gently coaxed into position by physicians hand

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open reduction

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bones are realigned with with instrument or by hand during surgery

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manipulation (closed reduction)

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attempt to realign the bone involved or joint dislocation

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traction

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external force exerted on a limb in a distal (axial) direction in effort to return the bone or joint to normal alignment

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external fixation

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fracture treatment procedure in which screws/hardware are placed through the skin and into the bone so that an external appliance can be used to hold the pieces of the bone firmly in place while healing

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