Chapter 5, Musculoskeletal, page 143

Question 1

Amputation

Answer 1

Cutting off of a limb or part of a limb.

Question 2

Arthrocentesis

Answer 2

Removal of fluid from a joint with use of a puncture needle.

Question 3

Arthrodesis

Answer 3

Surgical fusion of a joint to stiffen it.

Question 4

Arthroplasty

Answer 4

Surgical replacement or repair of a joint.

Question 5

Bone grafting

Answer 5

Transplantation of bone from one site to another.

Question 6

Bunionectomy

Answer 6

Removal of a bunion.

Question 7

Bursectomy

Answer 7

Removal of a bursa.

Question 8

Casting

Answer 8

Forming of a cast in a mold; placing of fiberglass or plaster over a body part to prevent its movement.

Question 9

External fixation device

Answer 9

Device applied externally to hold a limb in place.

Question 10

Internal fixation device

Answer 10

Device, such as a pin, inserted in bone to hold it in place.

Question 11

Myoplasty

Answer 11

Surgical repair of muscle tissue.

Question 12

Orthosis, orthotic

Answer 12

External appliance used to immobilize or assist the movement of the spine or limbs.

Question 13

Osteoclasis

Answer 13

Breaking of a bone in order to repair or reposition it.

Question 14

Osteoplasty

Answer 14

Surgical replacement or repair of bone.

Question 15

Osteotomy

Answer 15

Cutting of bone.

Question 16

Prosthetic device

Answer 16

Artificial device used as a substitute for a missing or diseased body part.

Question 17

Reduction

Answer 17

Return of a part to its normal position.

Question 18

Splinting

Answer 18

Applying a splint to immobilize a body part.

Question 19

Synovectomy

Answer 19

Removal of part or all of a joint’s synovial membrane.

Question 20

Tenotomy

Answer 20

Surgical cutting of a tendon.

Question 21

Traction

Answer 21

Dragging or pulling or straightening of something, as a limb, bye attachment of elastic or other devices.

Question 22

Laminectomy

Answer 22

Removal of part of an interbertebral disk.

Question 23

Spondylosyndesis

Answer 23

Fusion of two or more spinal vertebrae.