Operative/Therapeutic Musculoskeletal

Question 1

Amputation

Answer 1

Partial or complete removal of a limb

Question 2

Arthrocentesis

Answer 2

Puncture for aspiration of a joint

Question 3

Arthridesis

Answer 3

Binding or fusing of joint surfaces

Question 4

Arthroplasty

Answer 4

Repair or reconstruction of a joint

Question 5

Arthroscopy

Answer 5

Procedure to examine, diagnose and repair a joint from withitn

Question 6

Bone grafting

Answer 6

Transplantation of a piece of bone from one site to another to repair a skeletal defect

Question 7

Bursectomy

Answer 7

Excision of bursa

Question 8

Myoplasty

Answer 8

Repair muscle

Question 9

Open reduction internal fixation of a fracture

Answer 9

Internal surgical repair bringing bones back into alignment with plates screws and pins

Question 10

Osteoplasty

Answer 10

Repair of bone

Question 11

Osteotomy

Answer 11

Incision in bone

Question 12

Spondylosyndesis

Answer 12

Spinal fusion

Question 13

Tenotomy

Answer 13

Division of a tendon by incision to repair a deformity caused by shortening of a muscle

Question 14

Closed reduction external fixation of a fracture

Answer 14

Regain alignment with the application of an external device to protect and hold the bone in place while healing

Question 15

Casting

Answer 15

Using a stiff solid dressing around a limb for immobilization

Question 16

Splinting

Answer 16

Use of a rigid device to immobilize or restrain a broken bone or injured body part.

Question 17

Traction

Answer 17

Application of a pulling force to a fractured or dislocated joint to maintain proper position during healing

Question 18

Closed reduction percutaneous fixation of a fracture

Answer 18

External manipulation of a fracture to regain alignment followed by insertion of pins through skin to maintain position.

Question 19

Orthosis

Answer 19

Using an orthopaedic appliance to maintain bone position or limb support

Question 20

Physical therapy

Answer 20

Treatment to rehabilitate

Question 21

Prosthesis

Answer 21

Artificial replacement for a body part

Question 22

Analgesic

Answer 22

Drug that relieves pain

Question 23

Narcotic

Answer 23

Potent analgesic with addictive properties

Question 24

Anti-inflammatory

Answer 24

Reduces inflammation

Question 25

Antipyretic

Answer 25

Reduces fever

Question 26

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Answer 26

Analgesic anti-inflammatory and antipyretic drug class.