-
ankyl/o
crooked, bent, stiff
-
-
-
condo/i, chondr/o
cartilage
-
-
-
-desis
to bind, tie together
-
-
lord/o
curve, swayback, bent
-
-lysis
loosening or setting free
-
myel/o
spinal cord, bone marrow
-
oss/e, oss/i, ost/o, oste/o
bone
-
-
spondyl/o
vertebrae, vertebral column, backbone
-
synovi/o, synov/o
synovial membrane, synovial fluid
-
acetabulum
The large circular cavity in each side of the pelvis that articulates with the head of the femur to form the hip joint; commonly known as the hip socket
-
allogenic
Originating within another
-
ankylosing spondylitis
A form of rheumatoid arthritis that primarily causes inflammation of the joints between the vertebrae
-
arthrodesis
The surgical fusion of two bones to stiffen a joint
-
arthrolysis
The surgical loosening of an ankylosed joint
-
arthroscopy
The visual examination of the internal structure of a joint
-
autologous
Originating within the individual
-
avascular necrosis
An area of bone tissue death caused by insufficient blood flow
-
chondromalacia
The abnormal softening of cartilage
-
comminuted fracture
A fracture in which the bone is splintered or crushed
-
compression fracture
Occurs when the bone is pressed together on itself
-
costochondritis
An inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum
-
craniostenosis
A malformation of the skull due to the premature closure of the cranial sutures
-
crepitation
The grating sound heard when the ends of a broken bone move together
-
dual x-ray absorptiometry
A low-exposure radiographic measurement of the spine and hips that measures bone density
-
gout
A type of arthritis characterized by deposits of uric acid crystals in the joints
-
hallux valgus
An abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the great toe; also known as a bunion
-
hemarthrosis
Blood within a joint
-
hemopoietic
Pertaining to the formation of blood cells
-
internal fixation
A fracture treatment in which a plate or pins are placed directly into the bone to hold the broken pieces in place
-
juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
An autoimmune disorder that affects children ages 16 years or younger, with symptoms that include stiffness, pain, joint swelling, skin rash, fever, slowed growth, and fatigue
-
kyphosis
- An abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine as viewed from the side
- also known as humpback or dowager's hump
-
laminectomy
The surgical removal of a lamina from a vertebra
-
lordosis
- An abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lumbar spine
- also known as swayback
-
lumbago
Pain in the lumbar region of the spine; also known as low back pain
-
malleolus
The rounded bony projection on the tibia and fibula on the sides of each ankle joint
-
manubrium
The bony structure that forms the upper portion of the sternum
-
metacarpals
The five bones that form the palms of the hand
-
metatarsals
The bones that form the part of the foot to which the toes are attached
-
myeloma
A type of cancer that occurs in blood-making cells found in the red bone marrow
-
open fracture
- A break in which the bone is broken and there is an open wound in the skin
- also known as a compound fracture
-
orthopedic surgeon
A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders involving the bones, joints, and muscles; also known as an orthopedist
-
orthotic
A mechanical appliance such as a leg brace or splint that is specially designed to control, correct, or compensate for impaired limb function
-
osteitis
Inflammation of a bone
-
osteoarthritis
The type of arthritis most commonly associated with aging; also known as wear-and-tear arthritis
-
osteochondroma
A benign bony projection covered with cartilage
-
osteoclasis
The surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity
-
osteomalacia
Abnormal softening of bones in adults
-
osteomyelitis
Inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone
-
osteopenia
Thinner-than-average bone density
-
osteoporosis
A marked loss of bone density and an increase in bone porosity frequently associated with aging
-
osteoporotic hip fracture
A broken bone usually caused by weakening of the bones due to osteoporosis and can occur either spontaneously or as the result of a fall
-
osteorrhaphy
Surgical suturing or wiring together of bones
-
Paget’s disease
A disease of unknown origin that is characterized by extensive breakdown of bone tissue followed by abnormal bone formation
-
pathologic fracture
When a bone breaks under normal strain because the bone has been weakened by osteoporosis or by a disease process such as cancer
-
percutaneous vertebroplasty
A minimally invasive procedure performed to treat osteoporosis-related compression fractures of the spine
-
periostitis
An inflammation of the periosteum
-
podiatrist
A specialist in diagnosing and treating disorders of the foot
-
polymyalgia rheumatica
An inflammatory disorder of the muscles and joints characterized by pain and stiffness in the neck, shoulders, upper arms, and hips and thighs
-
prosthesis
A substitute for a diseased or missing body part, such as a leg that has been amputated
-
rheumatoid arthritis
A chronic autoimmune disorder in which the joints and some organs of other body systems are attacked
-
rickets
A deficiency disease occurring in children characterized by defective bone growth and caused by a lack of vitamin D
-
scoliosis
An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
-
spina bifida
A congenital defect that occurs during early pregnancy in which the spinal canal fails to close completely around the spinal cord to protect it
-
spiral fracture
A fracture in which the bone has been twisted apart
-
spondylolisthesis
The forward slipping movement of the body of one of the lower lumbar vertebrae on the vertebra or sacrum below it
-
spondylosis
A degenerative disorder that can cause the loss of normal spinal structure and function; also known as spinal osteoarthritis
-
subluxation
The partial displacement of a bone from its joint
-
synovectomy
The surgical removal of a synovial membrane from a joint
-
vertebrae
The bony structural units of the spinal column
|
|