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Medical Terminology Quiz 2.5
Musculoskeletal System Diagnostics and Procedures
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Pharmacology
Professional
09/08/2010

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Arthrography
Definition
visualizing joint by X-ray after injecting contrast medium into joint
Term
Bone scan
Definition
nuclear medicine procedure; radioactive dye is used to visualize bones; useful for identifying stress fractures and metastases
Term
Myelography
Definition
study of spinal column after injecting opaque contrast medium; useful for identifying herniated nucleus pulposus
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Radiography
Definition
uses X-rays to study internal structure of body; especially useful for visualizing bones and joints
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Arthroscopy
Definition
examining interior of joint with an arthroscope, a fiberoptic camera; view of joint interior appears on monitor during procedure
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Arthroscopic surgery
Definition
performing surgery while using an arthroscope to view inside joint
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Bone graft
Definition
bone from another source used to replace boney defect in another location
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Spinal fusion
Definition
surgical immobilization of adjacent vertebrae
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Total hip arthroplasty (THA)
Definition
implanting a prosthetic hip joint
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Total knee arhtroplasty (TKA)
Definition
implanting a prosthetic knee joint
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Fixation
Definition
stabilizes fracture while it heals; external fixation includes casts and splints; internal fixation includes pins, plates, and screws
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Reduction
Definition
realigning bone fragments of fracture; closed reduction is manipulation without surgery; open reduction requires surgery
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Bone reabsorption inhibitors
Definition
reduce the reabsorption of bone; treats osteoporosis and Paget's disease
Ex: Fosamax, Boniva
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Calcium supplements and vitamin D supplements
Definition
supplements that maintain bone density; treats osteomalacia osteoporosis, and rickets
Ex: Ovstercal, Cal-Citrate
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Corticosteroids
Definition
Have strong anti-inflammatory properties; treat rheumatoid arthritis
Ex: prednisone, Medrol, Decadron
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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Definition
provide mild pain relief and anti-inflammatory benefits; treat arthritis
Ex: Advil, Motrin, Aleve, Aspirin
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