Terms You Need To Know Flashcards
What is M.I.S?
Minimally Invasive Surgery. When a small incision is made with only a few stitches for recovery. Uses a laproscope (small camera) for viewing.
What is Orthobiologics?
Biological substances that help musculoskeletal injuries heal quicker. Used for fractured bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
What is Allograft Tissue Processing
Tissue that is transplanted from one person to another who is not an identical twin.
What is Clinical?
Observation and treatment of actual patients rather than theoretical and laboratory studies.
What is Orthopaedics?
A branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones and muscles.
What does the term osseous mean
Consists of turning into bone, ossified
What is a bone graft?
Surgical procedure that uses transplanted bone to repair and rebuild diseased or damaged bones
What is bioactive?
A substance having a biological effect. Bonding with bone tissue.
What is NanoMetalene?
NanoMetalene is a sub micron layer of molecularly bonded, commercially pure titanium that provides a microscopic roughened surface which improves osteogenic responses.
When applied to a PEEK core, NanoMetalene transforms PEEKs hydrophobic (water repellent) surface into a hydrophilic (water attractive) titanium surface without compromising its favourable stiffness and imaging characteristics.
What is Topography referring to?
The distribution of parts or features on the surface of or within an organ or organism.
