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20 Cards in this Set
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The fixation of a joint; often in abnormal position
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Ankylosis
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The puncture of s patient's joint with a needle and the withdrawal of synovial fluid for dx purposes
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Arthrocentesis
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Surgical fusion of a joint
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Arthrodesis
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Repair or refashioning of one or both side, parts, or specific tissue within a joint
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Arthroplasty
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Prosthetic implants, used to replace the femoral head and neck in fractures. When vascular supply to femoral head may be compromised.
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Bipolar hip replacement (Hemiarthroplasty)
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Whitening or pale
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Blanching test
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Bony deposits formed between and around the broken ends of a fractured bone during healing
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Callus
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Fracture of the distal portion of the radius within linch of the wrist joint; try to break fall by putting hands down.
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Colles' fracture
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Pathologic condition, caused by the progression and development of arterial vessel compression and reduced blood supply to extremities.
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Compartment syndrome
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A grating sound, heard when limb is moved gently. Do not
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Crepitus
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Chronic syndrome of unknown etiology that causes pain in the muscles, bones, or joints.
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Fibromyalgia
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Hump back appearance
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Kyphosis
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An increase in the curve at the lumber space region that throws the shoulders back. "Lordly" "Kingly" appearance
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Lordosis
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Surgical procedure allowing fracture alignment under direct visualization using internal fixation devices applied to bone.
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Open reduction internal fixation (ORIF)
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Sensation of numbness or tingling
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Paresthesia
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Lateral curvature (J) of the spine
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Scoliosis
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A fragment of necrotic bone that is partially or entirely detached from surrounding or adjacent healthy bone.
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Sequestrum
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Partial or incomplete dislocations. (Involve stretching if joint capsule)
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Subluxation
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Calculi containing sodium urate deposits that develop perticular fibrous tissue; typically in patient's with gout.
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Tophi
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Permanent contracture; with clawhand, flexion of wrist and fingers; and atrophy of the forearm; can result of compartment syndrome.
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Volkmann's contracture
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