Unit 5 Definitions

Question 1

Joint Capsule

Answer 1

ligamentous sac that surrounds the articular cavity of the joint

Question 2

Intracapsular

Answer 2

Proximal to attachment of joint capsule (within)

Question 3

Extracapsular

Answer 3

distal to the capsule attachment (outside)

Question 4

Displaced

Answer 4

removal from the normal articulating surface (separate)

Question 5

Nondisplaced

Answer 5

w/in the normal articulating surfaces

Question 6

avascular nercrosis

Answer 6

death of tissue due to lack of blood supply (esp. hip)

Question 7

ORIF

Answer 7

Open Reduction Internal Fixation

surgical procedure to fix a severe bone fracture, or break. “Open reduction” means surgery is needed to realign the bone fracture into the normal position. “Internal fixation” refers to the steel rods, screws, or plates used to keep the bone fracture stable in order to heal the right way and to help prevent infection.

Question 8

Arthroplasty

Answer 8

joint replacement - operative procedure to reshape or reconstruct a diseased joint

Question 9

Hybrid

Answer 9

cemented and uncemented fixation

Question 10

THA/THR

Answer 10

Total Hip Arthroplasty/Replacement

Question 11

TKA/TKR

Answer 11

Total Knee Arthoplasty/Replacement

Question 12

ACL

Answer 12

prevents anterior displacement of tibia on femur

Question 13

PCL

Answer 13

prevents posterior displacement of tibia on femur

Question 14

MCL

Answer 14

helps prevent valgus deformity of knee

Question 15

Cryotherapy

Answer 15

therapeutic use of cold aka ICE

Question 16

CKC

Answer 16

closed kinetic chain. Functional activities. Hand/foot fixed and not moving during exercise, involves more thatn 1 joint/muscle group

Question 17

crepitius

Answer 17

noise heard when irregular or damaged joint surfaces rub together