Diagnostic Medical Surgical Procedures, Pharmacology

puncture of a joint space with a needle to remove fluid

low energy x-ray absorption of the wrist, pelvis, and spinal column to measure bone density for purposes of diagnosis and management of osteoporosis

nuclear medicine procedure that visualizes bone(s) after the intravenous injection of a radiopharmaceutical

blood test to detect the presence of rheumatoid factor, a substance present in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

surgical reconstruction or replacement of a painful, degenerated joint to restore mobility in rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis or to correct a congenital deformity

excision of a sequestrum (segment of necrosed bone)

reduce reabsorption of bone in the treatment of weak and fragile cones, as seen in osteoporosis and Paget disease

treat rheumatoid arthritis by inhibiting activity within the immune system to prevent further disease progression

relieves mild to moderate pain and reduces inflammation in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, such as sprains and trains, and inflammatory disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, bursitis, gout, and tendinitis