Suffixes
This suffix means inflammation.
What is -itis?
This prefix means within or inside.
What is endo-?
The abbreviation FX stands for this.
What is fracture?
This condition is characterized by brittle, fragile bones due to low bone density.
What is osteoporosis?
This type of fracture breaks the skin and increases risk of infection.
What is a compound (open) fracture?
This suffix means surgical repair.
What is -plasty?
This prefix means outside or external.
What is exo- or extra-?
The abbreviation OA refers to this degenerative joint disease.
What is osteoarthritis?
This painful joint disorder is caused by wear and tear of cartilage.
What is osteoarthritis?
This type of fracture occurs when the bone is crushed into many pieces.
What is a comminuted fracture?
This suffix means pain.
What is -algia?
This prefix means around.
What is peri-?
The abbreviation RA is short for this autoimmune disorder.
What is rheumatoid arthritis?
This spinal deformity involves a sideways curvature of the spine.
What is scoliosis?
This type of fracture happens mostly in children and results in a partial break.
What is a greenstick fracture?
This suffix means surgical fixation or fusion.
What is -desis?
This prefix means between.
What is inter-?
The abbreviation BMD measures the amount of minerals in bone.
What is bone mineral density?
This condition involves inflammation of the bone and bone marrow, often due to infection.
What is osteomyelitis?
This type of fracture involves the bone twisting apart.
What is a spiral fracture?
This suffix means softening.
What is -malacia?
This prefix means below or under.
What is sub-?
The abbreviation ORIF describes a surgical procedure used to repair severe fractures
What is open reduction internal fixation?
This hereditary disorder causes abnormal bone growth and short stature.
What is achondroplasia?
This type of fracture occurs when one fragment of bone is driven into another.
What is an impacted fracture?