Chapter 3 Definitions

Question 1

efficacy

Answer 1

the ability of a protocol to produce the intended effects

Question 2

diagnosis

Answer 2

a conclusion reached by identifying and classifying the signs, symptoms, and clincial, radiographic, oir laboratory procedures

Question 3

meta-analysis

Answer 3

a research technique that combines the results of multiple studies that have similar research hypotheses

Question 4

randomized clinical trial

Answer 4

a study in which subjects are randomly assigned to a control group or a treatment group

Question 5

best practice

Answer 5

methods or procedures that through research and experience have demonstrated the optimal, most expedient results

Question 6

symptom

Answer 6

a condition not visually apparent to the examiner, indicating the existence of a disease or injury. Symptoms are usually obtained during the history-taking process.

Question 7

pathology

Answer 7

a condition produced by an injury or disease

Question 8

sprain

Answer 8

the stretching or tearing of ligamentous or capsular tissue

Question 9

pretest probability

Answer 9

the likelihood that a specific conditon is present before the diagnostic test results are known

Question 10

arthroscopy

Answer 10

a minimally invasive procedure in which a tube-like instrument is inserted though the skin to visualize and repair underlying tissues