Medical Terminology
Another word for a broken bone.
What is fracture?
this disease causes bones to become brittle & thin
what is osteoporosis
a sprain affects this stucture
ligaments
before any treatment the MA should obtain these form the patient
Vital signs
frozen shoulder is also called this
Adhesive capsulitis
what tissue connects bone to bone
What is ligament
arthritis
a strain affects these structures
muscles or tendons
A MA may teach patients how to safely use this walking aid
Crutches
tennis elbow afftects this part of the arm
elbow
what tissue connects muscle to bone
what is tendon
uric acid crystals cause this painful disorder
gout
this imaging test is commonly used to diagnose fractures
X-ray
Patients with casts should never do this inside the cast
Insert objects to scracth
condition that causes the palm to tighten and fingers to bend forward
Dupuytren contracture
what is inflammation of a tendon called
tendinitis
disorder that causes pain and numbness in the hand becuase of pressure on the median nerve
carpal tunnel syndrome
during the first 24-48 hours after an injury this treatments helps reduce swelling
Ice. cold therapy
the MA should report this immediately if a casted limb becomes cold or numb
decreased circulation
Disease that causes progressive muscle weakness
muscular dystrophy
what medical term means a joint is forced out of place
what is dislocation
condition that causes pain in the bottom of the foot especially near the heel
plantar fasciitis
the RICE method stands for rest, ice, compression and
Elevation
name two ambulatory aids used in Ortho
Crutches, canes, wheelchair, walker
this injury commomly affects athletes who throw baseballs or swim
rotator cuff injury