Word Parts
ARTHR/O
What combining form means joint?
mandible
What bone forms the lower jaw?
osteitis
What term means inflammation of a bone?
arthrodesis
What procedure is a surgical fusing of two bones?
periosteum
What is the outer covering of bone?
Closed
Known as simple or a complete fracture, is one in which the bone is broken, but there is no open wound
Closed Reductions
Also known as Manipulation, is the attempted realignment of the bone involved in a fracture or joint dislocation. the affected bone is returned to its normal anatomic alignment by manually applied force and then is usually immobilized to maintain the realigned position during healing
FX
Fracture
OSTE/O
What combining form means bone?
foramen
What term means an opening in a bone?
chondromalacia
What term means abnormal softening of cartilage?
arthroplasty
What term is the surgical repair or replacement of a joint?
osteomalacia
What term means abnormal softening of bone?
Open
Also known as a compound fracture, is one in which the bone is broken and there is an open wound in the skin.
Open Reduction
When a closed reduction is not practical, a surgical procedure known as an open reduction is required to realign the bone parts.
PKR
Partial Knee Replacement
CHONDR/O
What combining form means cartilage?
cranium
What bones encase the brain?
osteoporosis
What term means the loss of bone density?
ostectomy
What procedure is the surgical removal of a bone?
clavicle
What bone is also known as the collar bone?
Comminuted
One in which the bone is splintered or crushed. Comminuted means crushed into small pieces.
Immobilization
Also known as stabilization, is the act of holding, suturing, or fastening the bone in a fixed position with strapping or a cast.
CR
Closed Reduction
MYEL/O
What combining form means bone marrow and spinal cord?
manubrium
What is the upper portion of the sternum?
lordosis
What term is also known as swayback?
cranioplasty
What procedure is the surgical repair of the skull?
osteoarthritis
What term is also known as wear-and-tear arthritis?
Greenstick
An incomplete fracture is one in which the bone is bent and only partially broken. This type of fracture occurs primarily in children.
Traction
Pulling force exerted on a limb in a distal direction in an effort to return the bone or joint to normal alignment.
THA
Total Hip Arthroplasty
-DESIS
What suffix means to bind or tie together?
carpals
What are the bones of the wrist?
ankylosis
What term means the loss or absence of mobility in a joint?
arthrolysis
What procedure is surgical loosening of an ankylosed joint?
osteoclasis
What term means surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity?
Pathologic
Occurs when a weakened bone breaks under the normal strain. This is due to bones being weakened by osteoporosis or a diseases process such as cancer
Internal fixation
Also known as Open reduction internal fixation (ORIF), is a fracture treatment in which a plate or pins are placed directly into the bone to hold the broken pieces in place. This form of fixation is not usually removed after the fracture has healed.
PMR
Polymyalgia Rheumatica