Key Terms
Part of pectoral girdle at the top of the shoulder that`s an articulation between lateral end of clavicle & flattened, small process located on the border of the acromion.
AC Joint
Living tissue that provides form and structure to the body and are actively involved in the maintenance of homeostasis.
Bones
What diagnostic procedure is frequently used during orthopedic surgery, particularly during the repair and/or reduction of fractures?
Radiography
What system provides highly filtered air, one-direction airflow and continuous air exchanges that reduce the microbial count?
Laminar airflow systems
Which procedure is done to repair a tear of the anterior capsule & labrum of the glenoid rim (inferior glenohumeral ligament)?
Open Bankart
Slightly movable joint
Amphiarthrosis
The combination of ligaments surrounding the joint and synovial membrane is referred to as the what?
Joint Capsule
What diagnostic procedure provides the surgical team wit the ability to view the procedure as it progresses, allowing confirmation of fracture reduction or placement of pins, screws and/or plates.
Fluoroscopy
What is used to immobilize a joint, reduce a fracture and align a body part?
Traction alignment
What procedure is done for patients afflicted by an impingement syndrome (limits ROM of shoulder)?
Acrominoplasty
Joining of fragments of a fractured bone in a faulty position, forming an imperfect alignment, shortening, deformity, or rotation
Malunion
Where is new bone formed?
Epiphyseal plate
Which test tests the ligament stability of the shoulder?
Sulcus test
Which frame(s) are placed on top of the OR table and the patient is rolled onto the frame after being anesthesized on the stretcher?
Wilson or Andrews Frame
What procedure involves an insertion of a glenoid prosthesis and humeral implant?
Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Rigid device placed on one side of an extremity to immobilize and support while healing; available in many forms (plastic, wood, metal, plaster)
Splint
What are the 4 examples of flat bones?
Ribs, Scapula, Sternum and Cranial bones
What test tests ligament stability of the knee?
Lachmann and drawer test
Which position is often facilitated with the use of chest rolls, Wilson or Andrews frame placed on the OR table?
prone position
What procedure is most effective for individuals suffering from a forefoot or hind foot deformity?
The result of this procedure is the fusion of the subtalar, calcaneocuboid & talonavicular joints.
Triple arthrodesis repair
Ball & socket joint composed of the head of the humerus that rests on the glenoid fossa.
Shoulder Joint
What type of bones usually occur in clusters and aide in the movement of an extremity?
short bones
What diagnostic test is used to distinguish between osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout?
Analysis of synovial fluid
Which position is frequently used for operations on the hip and shoulder?
Lateral position
Which procedure removes a bony exostosis, restores the normal ROM and removes any abnormal bony portions to prevent the reoccurrence?
Hint:common in females