Plan Flashcards
Antipyretics
medications that lower fever
Analgesics
Medications the relieve pain
Anti-inflammatory
Medication that reduces inflammation/swelling
Antiarthritics
Medication that reduce joint inflammation
Osteectomy/Ostectomy
removal of a bone
Closed Reduction Procedure
returning bones to proper position without surgery
Open Reduction Procedure
returning bones to proper position with surgery
ORIF (open reduction and internal fixation)
surgery with fixation of a bone from the inside of the body with plates, screws, etc.
internal fixation
fixation of a bone from the inside of the body
external fixation
stabilizing a bone from the outside of the body (casting, splinting)
orthotics
straighten or help to strengthen/stabilize a part of the body
prostheses
replaces a missing body part
arthrodesis
surgical fixation of a joint
arthroplasty
surgical reconstruction of a joint
diuretics
medications the promote urine formation