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Allograft |
Transplanting tissue obtained from a donor of the same species. |
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Ankylolis |
Stiffening of the joint. |
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Ankylosing Spondylitis |
A disease causing the bones of the spine to grow together. |
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) |
A ligament located in the center of the knee controlling rotation and forward movement of the tibia (shin bone). |
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Arthritis |
Inflammation of a joint; usually accompanied by pain, swelling, and sometimes changes in structure. |
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Arthrogram |
X-ray to view bones structures, follows an injection of contrast fluid into a joint area. |
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Arthroscopy |
Minimally-invasive, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedure used for conditions of a joint. |
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Arthropathy |
Pathology or abnormality of a joint and arthritic conditions. |
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Autograph |
Transplanting tissue into a new position in or on the body of the same individual. |
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Bursa |
Fluid-filled sac located between a bone and a tendon or muscle. |
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Bursitis |
Swelling and irritation of the bursa. |
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Bunion |
Inflammation and deformity in the joint of the big toe. |
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Capsulitis |
Inflammation of the tissues; also called synovitis. |
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome |
Median nerve is compressed as it passes through the carpal tunnel (a confined space) in the wrist. |
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Cartilage |
Smooth material covering bone ends of a joint to cushion bones; allows the joint to move easily. |
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Cubital tunnel |
A tunnel of muscle, ligament, and bone on the inside of the elbow. |
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Dislocation |
Occurs when extreme force is put on a ligament, causing the two bone ends to separate. |
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Dorsopathies |
Disorders affecting the spinal column. |
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Electromyogram (EMG) |
A test to evaluate nerve and muscle function. |
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Enthesopathy |
Disease occurring at the site of attachment of ligament or muscle tendons to bones or joint capsules. |
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Femur |
Thighbone. |
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Gout |
Result of a defect in body chemistry (such as uric acid in the joint fluid); this painful condition most often attacks small joints. |
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Hammertoe |
Bent deformity in the middle toe joint. |
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Humerus |
Bone of the upper arm. |
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Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) |
Ligament giving stability to the outer knee. |
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Lateral Epicondylitis (tennis elbow) |
Caused by damage to tendons bending the wrist backward away from the palm. |
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Ligaments |
White, shiny, flexible band of fibrous tissue binding joints together and connecting bones and cartilage. |
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) |
Ligament giving stability to the inner knee. |
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Meniscus |
Crescent-shaped disc of connective tissue between the bones of the knees acting as shock absorber to cushion the lower part of the leg. |
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Muskuloskeletal System |
Complex system involving the body's muscles and skeleton, including the joints, ligaments, tendons, and nerves. |
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Myelogram |
Injection of a dye or contrast material into the spinal canal: a specific X-ray study also allowing careful evaluation of the spinal canal and nerve roots. |
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Nursemaid's elbow |
Partial dislocation of the elbow or proximal radial head common in small children. |
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Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) |
The insertion of rods, wires, pins, nails, or plates are placed to surgically repair fractured bones, usually through an incision over the fracture site. |
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Osteoarthritis |
Wear and tear causing inflammation of the joint, resulting in swelling, pain, and stiffness. |
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Osteomyletis |
An Inflammation of the bone and/or bone marrow caused by infection. |
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Osteoporosis |
Porous bone developing when bone no longer is replaced as quickly as it is removed. |
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Pathologic fracture |
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Patella |
Kneecap. |
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Plantar Fascia |
Long band of connecting tissue running from the heel to the ball of the foot. |
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Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) |
Ligament located in the back of the knee controlling backward movement of the tibia (shin bone). |
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Prosthesis |
Artificial body part replacement. |
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Radius |
Shorter of the two bones of the forearm. |
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Rheumatoid Arthritis |
Inflammatory disease involving the lining of the joint (synovium). |
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Scleroderma |
Disease of the body's connective tissue causing thickening and hardening of the skin. |
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Scoliosis |
Lateral, or sideways, curvature and rotation of vertebrae. |
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Soft tissues |
Ligaments, tendons and muscles of the musculoskeletal system. |
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Spondylosis |
Osteoarthritis of the spine. |
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Spondylitis |
Inflammation of the spine. |
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Spinal Stenosis |
Narrowing of the spinal canal. |
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Sprain |
Partial or complete tear of a ligament. |
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Strain |
Partial or complete tear of a muscle or tendon. |
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Stress Fx |
Bone injury caused by overuse. |
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Synovial Fluid |
Clear fluid released by the synovial membrane, acts as a lubricant for joints and tendons. |
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Tendon |
Tough cords of tissue that connect muscles to bones. |
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Tendonitis |
Inflammation in a tendon or tendon covering. |
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Tibia |
Shin bone or larger bone of the lower leg. |
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Ulnar Bone |
Longer of the two bones in the forearm. |
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Striated (skeletal) Muscle |
Helps control body movement and makes up most of the muskuloskeletal system. |
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Smooth (visceral) Muscle |
Involuntary muscle found in the internal organs. |
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Cardiac Muscle |
Muscle found in the heart and great vessels such as the aorta. |