Treatment Procedures Flashcards
The study of human factors that affect the design and operation of tools and the work environment.
Ergonomics
The surgical repair of a fascia.
Fascioplasty
A surgical division of a tendon for relief of a deformity.
Tenotomy
To suture the ends of a tendon to a bone.
Tenodesis
Includes antispasmodics, skeletal muscle relaxants, and neuromuscular blockers
Medications
Includes, but not limited to, myofascial release, occupational therapy, physical therapy
Treatment techniques
RICE
> Rest
> Immobilization
> Compression
> Elevation
Surgical incision of fascia to relieve pressure
Fasciotomy
Release of a tendon affected by adhesions
Tenolysis
Surgical suturing of tendons
Tenorrhaphy
Surgical suturing of a muscle
Myorrhaphy
Surgical incision into a muscle
Myotomy
The specialized soft-tissue manipulation technique used to ease the pain of conditions
Myofascial release