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| Vertebrae |
Bony structure units of the spinal column |
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| Synovectomy |
The surgical removal of a synovial membrane from a joint |
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| Subluxation |
The partial displacement of a bone from its joint |
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| Spondylosis |
Degenerative disorder that can cause the loss of normal spinal structure and function |
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| Spondylolisthesis |
Forward slipping movement of the body of one of the lower lumbar vertebrae on the vertebra or sacrum |
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| Spiral fracture |
Fracture in which the bone has been twisted apart |
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| Spina bifida |
Congenital defect that occurs during early pregnancy when the spinal canal fails to close completely around the spinal cord to protect it |
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| Scoliosis |
Abnormal lateral (sideways) curvature of the lumbar spine |
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| Rickets |
Characterized by defective bone growth, results from a vitamin D deficiency that is sometimes due to insufficient exposure to sunlight |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:36:33 GMT |
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| Rheumatoid arthritis |
Chronic autoimmune disorder in which the joints and some organs of other body systems are attacked |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:36:33 GMT |
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| Prosthesis |
Substitute for a diseased or missing body part |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:36:33 GMT |
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| Podiatrist |
Specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the foot |
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| Periostitis |
Inflammation of the periosteum |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:31:09 GMT |
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| Percutaneous vertebroplasty |
Performed to treat osteoporosis-related compression fractures |
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| Pathologic fractue |
Weakened bone breaks under normal skin |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:31:09 GMT |
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| Paget's disease |
Bone disease of unknown cause |
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| Osteorrhaphy |
Surgical suturing, or wiring together, of bones |
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| Osteoporotic hip fracture |
Caused by weakening of the bones due to osteoporosis and can occur either spontaneously or as the result of a fall |
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| Osteoporosis |
Marked loss of bone density and an increase in bone porosity that is frequently associated with aging |
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| Osteopenia |
Thinner than average bone density in a young person |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:20:24 GMT |
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| Osteonecrosis |
Death of bone tissue due to a lack of insufficient blood supply |
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| Osteomyelitis |
Inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone |
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| Osteomalacia |
Abnormal softening of bones in adults |
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| Osteoclasis |
Surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity |
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| Osteochondroma |
Benign bony projection covered with cartilage |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:12:16 GMT |
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| Osteoarthritis |
Most commonly associated with aging |
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| Osteitis |
Inflammation of bone |
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| Orthotic |
Mechanical appliance, such as a leg brace or splint, that is specially designed to control, correct, or compensate for impaired limb function |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:12:16 GMT |
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| Orthopedic surgeon |
Physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disease and disorders involving the bones, joints, and muscles |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:04:52 GMT |
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| Open fracture |
Bone is broken and there is an open wound in the skin |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:04:52 GMT |
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| Myeloma |
Type of cancer that occurs in blood-making cells found in the red bone marrow |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:04:52 GMT |
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| Metatarsals |
Form part of the foot to which the toes are attached |
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| Metacarpals |
The five bones that form the palms of the hand |
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| Manubrim |
Bony structure that forms the upper portion of the sternum |
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| Malleolus |
Rounded bony protuberance on each side of the ankle |
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| Lumbago |
Pain of the lumbar region of the spine |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:45:52 GMT |
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| Lordosis |
Abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lumbar spine |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:37:31 GMT |
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| Laminectomy |
Surgical removal of a lamina, or posterior portion, of a vertebra |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:37:31 GMT |
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| Kyphosis |
Abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:37:31 GMT |
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| Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis |
Autoimmune disorder that affects children aged 16 years or less with symptoms that include stiffness, pain, joint swelling, skin rash, fever, slowed growth, and fatigue |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:37:31 GMT |
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| Internal fixation |
Fracture treatment in which a plate or pins are placed directly into the bone to hold the broken pieces in place |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:28:17 GMT |
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| Hemopoietic |
Pertaining to the formation of blood cells |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:28:17 GMT |
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| Hemarthrosis |
Blood within a joint |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:28:17 GMT |
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| Hallux valgus |
Abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the great toe |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:28:17 GMT |
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| Fibrous dysplasia |
Bone disorder of unknown cause that destroys normal bone structure and replaces it with fibrous tissue |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:57:08 GMT |
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| Dual x-ray absorptiometry |
Screening test for osteoposoris or other conditions that cause a loss of bone mass |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:57:08 GMT |
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| Crepitation |
Grating sound heard when the ends of a broken bone move together |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:57:08 GMT |
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| Craniostenosis |
Malformation of the skull due to the premature closure of the cranial sutures |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:57:08 GMT |
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| Costochondritis |
Inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:38:38 GMT |
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| Compression fracture |
Occurs when the bone is pressed together on itself |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:38:38 GMT |
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| Comminuted fracture |
Bone is splintered or crushed |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:38:38 GMT |
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| Chondromalacia |
Abnormal softening of cartilage |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:38:38 GMT |
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| Chondroma |
Slow-growing benign tumor derived from cartilage cells |
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| Autologous |
Originating within an individual |
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| Arthroscopy |
Visual examination of the internal structure of a joint |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:35:19 GMT |
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| Arthrolysis |
Surgical loosening of an ankylosed joint |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:35:19 GMT |
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| Arthrodesis |
Surgical fusion of two bones to stiffen a joint |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:28:23 GMT |
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| Ankylosing spondylitis |
Form of rheumatoid arthritis that primarily causes inflammation of the joints between the vertebrae |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:28:23 GMT |
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| Allogenic |
Originating within another |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:28:23 GMT |
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| Acetabulum |
Large circular cavity in each side of the pelvis that articulates with the head of the femur to form the hip joint |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:28:23 GMT |
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| synovi/o,synov/o |
synovial membrane |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:06:58 GMT |
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| spondyl/o |
vertebrae |
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| scoli/o |
curved |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:06:58 GMT |
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| oss/e,oss/i,ost/o,oste/o |
bone |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:06:58 GMT |
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| myel/o |
bone marrow |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:06:58 GMT |
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| -lysis |
loosening or setting free |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:06:58 GMT |
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| lord/o |
bent backward |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:06:58 GMT |
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| kyph/o |
hump |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:06:58 GMT |
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| -desis |
surgical fixation of bone or joint |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:06:58 GMT |
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| crani/o |
skull |
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alar Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:06:58 GMT |
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| cost/o |
rib |
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| chondr/o |
cartilage |
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| arthr/o |
joint |
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| ankyl/o |
crooked, bent, or stiff |
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