Aapc: Chapter 8 Glossary Terms

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Allograft

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Transplanting tissue obtained from donor of same species

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Ankylosis

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Stiffening of the joint

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Ankylosing Spondylitis

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Disease causing the bones of the spine to grow together

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ACL

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament

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ACL

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Ligament located in the center of the knee controlling rotation and forward movement of the tibia

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Arthritis

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Inflammation of a joint; accompanied by pain, swelling, and sometimes change in structure

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Athrogram

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X ray to view bone structures accompanied by contrast fluid into a joint area

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Anthroscopy

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Minimally invasive, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedure used for conditions of the joint

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Anthropathy

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Pathology or abnormality of joint and arthritic condition

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Autograft

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Transplanting of tissue into a new position or on the body of the same individual

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Bursa

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Fluid filled sac located between a bone and a tendon or muscle

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Bursitis

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Swelling and irritation of the Bursa

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Bunion

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Inflammation and deformity in the joint of the big toe

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Capsulitis

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Inflammation of the tissues also known as synovitis

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Carpal tunnel syndrome

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Median nerve is compressed as it passes through the carpal tunnel( confined space) in the wrist

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Cartilage

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Smooth material covering bone ends of a joint to cushion bones; allows bones to move easily

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Cubital Tunnel

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A tunnel of muscle, ligament or bone on the inside of the elbow

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Dislocation

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Occurs when extreme force is put on a ligament causing the toe bone ends to separate

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Dorsopathies

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Disorders affecting the spinal column

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EMG ( Electromyogram)

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A test to evaluate nerve and muscle function

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Ethesopathy

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Disease occurring at the site of attachment of ligament or muscle tendons to bones or joint capsules

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Femur

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Thighbone

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Fibromyalgia (fibrosis)

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Chronic, widespread pain in muscles and soft tissues surrounding the joints throughout the body

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Fracture

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A break in a bone

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Gout

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Result of defect in body chemistry ( such as iron acid in the joint fluid) this painful condition often attacks small joints

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Hammertoe

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Bent deformity in the middle of toe joint

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Heel spur

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Bone growth on the heel bone

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Hummerus

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Bone of the upper arm

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Inflammation

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Normal reaction to injury or disease, results in swelling, stiffness and pain

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Intra-articular

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Situated within or occurring within or administered by entry to a joint

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Itramedullary

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Involving the use of the marrow space of a joint for support

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Joint

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Place where the ends of two or more bones meet

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JRA ( junior rheumatoid arthritis)

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Arthritis in children 16 years or younger causing inflammation and stiffness of joints

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LCL ( Lateral Collateral Ligament)

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Ligament giving stability to outer knee

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Lateral Epicondylitis ( tennis elbow)

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Caused by damage to tendons bending the wrist backward away from the palm

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Ligaments

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White, shiny, flexible band of fibrous tissue binding joints together and connecting bones and cartilage

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MCL ( Medial Collateral Ligament)

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Ligament giving stability to the putter knee

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Medial Epicondylitis

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Condition in elbow caused by damage to the tendons bending the wrist towards the palm

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Meniscus

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Crescent shaped disc of connection tissue between bones of knees acting as shock absorber to cushion the lower part of leg

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Morton’s neuroma

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Pinched nerve usually causing pain between third and forth toes

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Musculoskeletal System

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Complex system involving; muscles and skeletons, including joints, ligaments, tendons and nerves

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Myelogram

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Injection of dye or contrast into the spinal canal; specific x ray allowing careful evaluation of the spinal canal and nerve roots

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Nursemaids elbow

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Partial dislocation of elbow close to radial head common in small children

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ORIF

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Open Reduction Internal Fixation

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ORIF

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Insertion of medal rods, wired, pins, nails or plates are placed to surgically repair fractured bones usually through and incision over the fracture site

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Osteoarthritis

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Wear and tear causing inflammation of the joint resulting in swelling, pain and stiffness

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Osteomyelitis

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An inflammation of bone and or bone marrow caused by infection

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Osteoporosis

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Porous bone developing when bone no longer is replaced as quickly as it is removed

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Pathologic Fracture

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Bone fracture caused by disease not accident or injury

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Open fracture

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Fracture with wound or break in skin

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Closed fracture

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Fracture where bone has not protruded through skin. If fracture is not specific code fractures and closed

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Patella

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Kneecap

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Plantar facia

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Long band of connecting tissue running from the heel to the ball of foot

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PCL ( Posterial Cruciate Ligament)

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Ligament located in the back of knee controlling backward movement of the tibia (shin bone)

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Posthesis

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Artificial body part replacement

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Radius

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Shorter of the two bones of forearm

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Inflammatory disease involving the living of the joint( synovium)

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Scleroderma

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Disease of the body’s connective tissues causing thickening and hardening of the skin

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Scoliosis

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Lateral curvature and rotation of vertebrae

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Soft tissues

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Ligaments, tendons, and muscles or the Musculoskeletal system

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Spondylosis

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Osteoarthritis of the spine

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Spondylitis

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Inflammation of the spine

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Spinal stenosis

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Narrowing of the spinal canal

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Stenosis

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Narrowing

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Sprain

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Partial or complete tear of ligament

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Strain

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Partial or complete tear

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Strain

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Partial or complete tear of muscle or tendon

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Stress fracture

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Bone injury caused by overuse

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Synovial fluid

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Clear fluid released by synovial membrane acts as lubricant for joints and tendons

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Tendon

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Tough cords of tissues that connect muscles to bones

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Tendonitis

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Inflammation in a tendon or tendon covering

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Tibia

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Shin bone or larger bone of leg

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Trigger finger

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Irritation of the digital sheath that surrounds the flexor tendons of the finger

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Ulnar bone

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Longer of the two bones of forearm