Med term 45 pt.2 Flashcards
Osteitis deformans
A disease of unknown cause characterized by extensive bone destruction followed by abnormal bone repair;also known as Paget’s disease
Osteomalacia
Abnormal softening of bones due to disease
Orthopedist
A specialist in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders involving the bones,joints,and muscles; also known as an orthopedist
Laminectomy
Surgical removal of a lamina from a vertebra
Osteitis
Inflammation of bone
Synovectomy
Surgical removal of a synovial membrane from a joint
Pager’s
Disease of the bone
Periostitis
Inflammation of the periosteum
Rheumatologist
A specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases characterized by inflammation of the connective tissue
Maxillary
Upper jaw/jawline
Spondylitis
Inflammation of the vertebrae
Lumbago
Pain of the lumbar region; also known as low back pain
Rheumatoid arthritis
Autoimmune disorder,synovial membranes are inflamed and thickened
Percutaneous diskectomy
Performed through the skin of the back, surgical removal of intervertebral disk
Vertebral
Relating to the vertebrae or spinal column
Orthotics
A special shoe or heel insert a doctor prescribes that are made specifically for you to treat your foot, leg, or back problems
Synovitis
Inflammation of the synovial membrane that results in swelling and pain
Lordosis
Abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lower or lumbar spine;also known as swayback
Kyphosis
Abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine as viewed from the side; also known as humpback or dowagers hump
Osteoplasty
Surgical repair of bones
Osteoarthritis
Form of arthritis commonly associated with aging; also known as wear and tear arthritis
Luxation
Dislocation or displacement of a bone from its joint
Ostectomy
Surgical removal of bone
Scoliosis
Abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
Patella
Kneecap, front of knee joint
Osteomyelitis
Inflammation of the bone and bone marrow
Osteochondroma
Benign bone tumors that occur as growths on the surface of a bone that protrude as hard lumps covered with a cap of cartilage
Spondylolisthesis
Forward movement of the body of one of the lower lumbar vertebra on the vertebra below it or on the sacrum
Periosteum
A fibrous membrane that covers most bones providing them with blood vessels, nerves, and a sense of feeling
Myeloma
A malignant tumor composed of cells derived from hemopoietic tissues of the bone marrow
Osteoclasis
Surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity
Osteotomy
Surgical incision or sectioning of a bone
Podiatrist
A specialist in diagnosing, treating, and correcting disorders of the feet
Spondylosis
Any degenerative condition of the vertebrae
Popliteal
Posterior surface of the knee and is used to describe the space,ligaments,vessels, and muscles in this area
Osteoporosis
Loss of bone density and an increase in bone porosity frequently associated with aging
Osteonecrosis
Death of bone tissue caused by insufficient blood supply, infection, malignancy or trauma
Vertebrae
Functions of the spinal column are to support the head and body to protect the spinal cord
Osteorrhaphy
Suturing or wiring together of bones
Periosteotomy
Surgical incision through the periosteum
Talipes
Congenital deformity in which the foot may be turned outward or inward; also known as clubfoot
Subluxation
Partial displacement of a bone from its joint
Spina bifida
A congenital defect in which the spinal canal fails to close around the spinal cord
Rickets
Bone disorder caused by calcium and vitamin D deficiencies in early childhood
Sacroiliac
Slightly movable articulation between the sacrum and ilium
