medical terminology- DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES

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amputation (am-pyoo-TAY shun)

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the partial or complete surgical removal of a limb due to disease or injury

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arthrocentesis (AR-throh-sen TEE-sis)

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the surgical puncture of a joint to remove fluid

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arthrodesis (ar-THRAHD-i-sis or ar-throh-DEE-sis)

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a surgical procedure to bind a joint, allowing the bones to grow together

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arthrogram (AR-throh-gram)

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an image of a joint that is created by an x-ray with a contrast dye

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arthroplasty (AR-throh-PLAS tee)

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the surgical repair of a joint

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arthroscopy (ar-THRAHS kuh-pee)

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examination of the inside of a joint using an ar throscope, an instrument inserted through an incision near a joint

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arthrotomy (ar-THRAHT

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a surgical incision into a joint

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uh-mee)

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a surgical incision into a joint

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bone scan

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an image of the bones and bone structure that is enhanced by the use of a contrast dye

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bursectomy (bur-SEK-tuh-mee)

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the surgical removal of the bursa

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bursotomy (bur-SAHT-uh-mee)

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a surgical incision into the bursa

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computerized tomography (toh-MAHG-ruh-fee)

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a cross-section image of the body that is more de tailed than a traditional x-ray; also called a CT scan

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cryotherapy (KRY-oh-THAIR uh-pee)

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the application of cold to a body part as a treatment

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dual-energy x-ray absorptiom etry (ab-sorp-shee-AHM-e-tree)

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an image used to measure bone mineral density; also called a DEXA scan or DXA scan

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electromyogram (ee-LEK-troh MY-oh-gram)

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a recording of a muscle’s response to electrical stimulation

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fasciotomy (fash-ee-AHT-uh mee)

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a surgical incision into a fascia

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fixation (fik-SAY-shun)

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the holding in place of a fractured bone to pro mote healing

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magnetic resonance imaging

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imaging that uses magnets and radio waves to produce detailed images of the body; also called MRI

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myoplasty (MY-oh-plas-tee)

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the surgical repair of a muscle

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orthotic (or-THAH-tic) device

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a device that helps support and align a limb and improve its functioning; also called an orthosis

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osteoclasis (ahs-tee-AHK luh-sis)

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a procedure that involves breaking a bone to cor rect a deformity

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positron emission (PAHS i-trahn ee-MISH-uhn)

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tomography

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a type of diagnostic imaging that uses a ra dioactive substance injected into the patient’s vein to view detailed cross-sections of the body’s organs; also called a PET scan

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radiography (ray-dee-AHG ruh-fee)

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the creation of images using radiation (e.g.,  x-rays)

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reduction

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the process of realigning a fractured bone or  dislocated joint

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sequential compression device

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a sleeve-like inflatable garment placed on a pa tient's lower legs to promote circulation; often  applied to prevent postoperative blood clots  (blood clots that form after surgery)

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spondylosyndesis (SPAHN-di loh-SIN-di-sis)

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a surgical procedure to bind vertebrae together;  also called spinal fusion

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thermotherapy (THUR-moh THAIR-uh-pee)

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the application of heat to a body part as a  treatment

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total hip arthroplasty

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the surgical repair or reconstruction of the hip;  also called total hip replacement

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total knee arthroplasty

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the surgical repair or reconstruction of the knee;  also called total knee replacement

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ultrasound (UL-truh-sownd)

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an image of body organs, tissues, or other struc tures that is created by using sound waves

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vertebrectomy (VUR-tuh-BREK tuh-mee)

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the surgical removal of vertebrae

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x-ray

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an image of the internal structures of the body  created by electromagnetic waves; also called a  radiograph