Chapter 6 part II

a neurodiagnostic graphic record.  Records the electrical activity of a muscle at rest and during contraction, using this information to then diagnose neuromusculoskeletal disorders (ex: muscular dystrophy)

• nonionizing imaging technique using magnetic fields and radiofrequency waves. 
• to visualize: joints, tendons, vertebral disks

ionizing imaging technique using radioactive isotopes

radionuclide image of bone tissue to detect tumor, malignancy, etc.

• x-ray imaging; ionizing technique
• visualize: extremeties, ribs, back, shoulders, joints

x-ray taken of a joint, after injection of a contrast medium

x-ray taken of an intervertebral disk, after injection of a contrast medium

x-ray scan that measures bone mineral density to diagnose osteoporosis

specialized x-ray which produce a series of cross-sectional images in 2 and 3 dimensional images

• ultrasound image; nonionizing
• visualizes: muscles, ligaments, displacements, dislocations
• helpful in arthroscopy

• partial or complete removal of limb
• AKA: above knee amputation
• BKA: below knee amputation

pucture for aspiration of joint

binding or fusing of joint

reconstructtion/repair of joint

Using an arthroscope to visually examine, diagnose and repair a joint from within

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

removal/excision of a bursa

reconstruction/repair of a muscle

internal surgery to repair a fracture, using plates, screws, pins.

reconstruction/repair of bone

external manipulation of a fracture to align, with the aid of an external device to protect/hold bone in place.

stiff, solid dressing around limb to immobilize during healing.

• rigid device to immobilize a broken bone.
• less support than a cast, but easily adjustable

application of a pulling force to maintain proper position of fracture/dislocation, during healing.

• External manipulation of a fracture to regain alignment, followed by insertion of one or more pins through the skin to maintain position.
• Use of a 'fixator' device

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

treatment to rehabilitate patients disabled by illness or injury-many methods used.

artificial replacement for a diseased or missing body part

a drug that releaves pain

an addictive analgestic (pain reliever)

a drug that reduces inflammation

a drug that reduces fever

group of drugs with analgesic, anti-inflam, and antipyretic properties used to treat arthritis (asprin, ibuprofen)