Medical Specialties
Specialist in manipulation of the vertebral column
Chiropractor
Carpal tunnel syndrome
CTS
excision of a bursa
bursectomy
Specialist in treating and diagnosing diseases and disorders of the foot
Podiatrist
fracture
fx
suturing of a muscle
myorrhaphy
Specialist in making and fitting appliances used to support, align, prevent or treat musculoskeletal deformities
Orthotist
Total hip arthroplasty
THA
surgical repair of a vertebra
vertebroplasty
Physician who specializes in a system of medicine placing emphasis on the relation between organs and the musculoskeletal system
Osteopath
EMG
fusing together of the vertebrae
spondylosyndesis
Physician who specializes in the study and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders characterized by inflammation and degeneration of structures
Rheumatologist
Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry
DEXA
excision of cartilage
chondroplasty