Chapter 9: Joints

Question 1

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Answer 1

A chronic, progressive inflammatory disease of the intervertebral spaces that causes abnormal fusion of the vertebrae.

Question 2

Arthroplasty

Answer 2

The surgical reconstruction or creation of an artificial joint.

Question 3

Arthroscopy

Answer 3

Insertion of a narrow tube containing optical fibers and a tiny camera (arthroscope) directly into the joint for visual examination.

Question 4

Bouchard Nodes

Answer 4

Bony enlargements on the proximal interphalangeal joints due to osteoarthritis.

Question 5

Chondromalacia

Answer 5

Softening of cartilage as a result of strenuous activity or an overuse injury.

Question 6

Heberden Nodes

Answer 6

Body overgrowths on the distal interphalangeal joints due to osteoarthritis that cause the patient to have knobby fingers.

Question 7

Joint Mice

Answer 7

Small fibrous cartilaginous, or body loose bodies in the synovial cavity of a joint.

Question 8

Lyme Disease

Answer 8

An infectious disease transmitted to human from the bite of a tick infected with Borrelia burgdorferi or Berrelia mayonii, causing flu-like symptoms and joint pain.

Question 9

Pannus

Answer 9

Granulation tissue (combination of fibrous connective tissue and capillaries) forming within a synovial membrane, which releases cartilage-destroying enzymes.

Question 10

Prepatellar Bursitis

Answer 10

Inflammation of the bursa over the front of the knee just above the kneecap; also known as housemaid’s knee.

Question 11

Prosthesis

Answer 11

An artificial substitute for a body part.

Question 12

Synovitis

Answer 12

Inflammation of the synovial membrane.

Question 13

Tophl

Answer 13

Deposits of uric acid crystals often found around joints and usually associated with gout.