Medical Terminology- Ch4 Diagnostic Tests Operative Procedures Therapeutic

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Test or Procedure

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Explanation

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electromyogram (EMG)

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neurodiagnostic, record of electrical activity of muscle both at rest and during contraction- used to diagnose neuromusculoskeletal disorders

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nuclear medicine imaging

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an ionizing imaging technique using radioactive isotopes

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radionuclide organ imaging

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an ionizing imaging technique using radioactive isotopes

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bone scan

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a nuclear scan of bone tissue to detect a tumor, malignancy etc

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radiography

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imaging modality using x-rays (ionizing radiation); commonly used in orthopedics to visualize the extremities, ribs, back, shoulders and joints

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arthrogram

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a radiograph of a joint taken after the injection of a contrast medium

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sonography

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ultrasound imaging, nonionizing technique useful in orthopedics - displacements dislocations: arthroscopy

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amputation

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partial or complete removal of a limb

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arthrocentesis

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puncture for aspiration ofa joint

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arthrodesis

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binding or fusing of joint surfaces

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arthroplasty

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repair or reconstruction of a joint

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arthroscopy

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procedure using an arthroscope to examine, diagnose, and repair a joint form within

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bone grafting

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

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bursectomy

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excision of a bursa

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myoplasty

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repair of muscle

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open reduction, internal fixation of a fracture

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internal surgical repair of a fracture by bringin bones back into alignment and fixing them in place with devices such as plates, screws, and pins

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osteoplasty

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repair of bone

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osteotomy

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an incision into bone

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spondylosyndesis

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spinal fusion

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tenotomy

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

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closed reduction, external fixation of a fracture

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external manipulation of a fracture to regain alignment along with application of an external device to protect and hold the bone in place while healing

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casting

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use of a stiff, solid dressing around a limb or other body part to immobilize it during healing

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splinting

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use of a rigid device to immobilize or restrain a broken bone or injured body part; provides less support than a cast, but can be adjusted more easily to accommodate swelling from an injury

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traction

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

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closed reduction, percutaneous fixation of a fracture

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external manipulation of a fracture to regain alignment, followed by insertion of one or more pins through the skin to maintain position; often includes use of an external device called a fixator to keep the fracture immobilized during healing

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orthosis

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use of an orthopedic appliance to maintain a bone's position or to provide limb support

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physical therapy

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treatment to rehabilitate pt disabled by illness or injury; involves many different modalities (methods) such as exercise, hydrotherapy, diathermy, and US

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prothesis

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artificial replacement for a missing body part or a device used to improve a body fxn

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analgesic

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drug that relieves pain

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narcotic

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potent analgesic with addictive properties

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antiinflammatory

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drug that reduces inflammation

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antipyretic

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a drug that relieves fever