Surgical terms
Fusion of a joint
arthrodesis
pertaining to wrist
carpal
vertebra slipping
spondylolisthesis
fracture in which there is no open skin wound
closed fracture
branch of medicine specializing in diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal and autoimmune conditions affecting joints, muscles, and bones
rheumatology
surgically break a bone
osteoclasia
pertaining to ilium
iliac
inflammation of bone and joint
osteoporosis
fracture in which bone has broken through skin
compound fracture
branch of medicine specializing in diagnosis and treatment of conditions of musculoskeletal system; surgeons typically
orthopedist
surgical repair of cartilage
chondroplasty
pertaining to kneecap
patellar
inflammation of many muscles
polymyositis
fracture in which there is an incomplete break; one side is broken and the other side is bent; common in children
greenstick fracture
healthcare profession specializing in diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the feet and lower legs
podiatry
incision into the skull
craniotomy
pertaining to upper jaw
maxillary
inflammation of tendon
tendonitis
fracture caused by diseased or weakened bone
pathologic fracture
healthcare profession concerned with diagnosis and treatment of malalignment conditions of spine and musculoskeletal system with intention of affecting nervous system and improving health
chiropractic
surgical removal of synovial membrane
synovectomy
pertaining to tailbone
coccygeal
inflammation of fascia
fasciitis
common type of wrist fracture
colles' fracture
healthcare profession specializing in making artificial bond parts; person skilled in making and adjusting prostheses
prosthetics