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amputation
partial or complete removal of a limb
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arthrocentesis
puncture for aspiration of a joint
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arthrodesis
binding or fusing of joint surfaces
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arthroplasty
repair or reconstruction of a joint
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arthroscopy
procedure using an arthroscope to examine, diagnose, and repair a joint from within
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bone grafting
transplantation of a piece of bone from one site to another to repair a skeleta defect
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bursectomy
excision of a bursa
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myoplasty
repair of muscle
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open reduction, internal fixation (ORIF) of a fracture
internal surgical repair of a fracture by bringing bones back into alignment and fixing them into place, often utilizing plates, screws, pins, etc.
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osteoplasty
repair of bone
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osteotomy
an incision into bone
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spondylosyndesis
spinal fusion
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tenotomy
division by incision of a tendon to repair a deformity caused by shortening of a muscle
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closed reduction, external fixation of a fracture
external manipulation of a fracture to regain alignment along with application of an external device to protect and hold the bone in place while healing
- Includes:
- - casting
- - splinting
- - traction (Tx)
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casting
use of a stiff, solid dressing around a limb or other body part to immobilize it during healing
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splinting
use of a rigid device to immobilize or restrain a broken bone or injured body part; provides less support tha a cast, but can be adjusted easier to accommodate for swelling from an injury
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traction (Tx)
application of a pulling force to a fractures bone or dislocated joint to maintain proper position during healing
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closed reduction, percutaneous fixation of a fracture
external manipulation of a fracture to regain alignment, followed by insertion of one or more pins through the skin to maintain position; often includes use of an external device called a fixator to keep the fracture immobilized during healing
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orthosis
use of an orthopedic appliance to maintain a bone's position or provide limb support
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physical therapy
treatment to rehabilitate patients disabled by illness or injury, involving many different modalities such as exercise, hydrotherapy, diathermy, and ultrasound
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prosthesis
an artificial replacement for a diseased or missing body part such as a hip, joint, or limb
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analgesic
a drug that relieves pain
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narcotic
a potent analgesic that has addictive properties
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anti-inflammatory
a drug that reduces inflammation
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antipyretic
a drug that relieves fever
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nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
a group of drugs with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties commonly used to treat arthritis
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