Diagnostics
Trauma to the ligaments surrounding a joint, causing pain and, in some cases, disability.
what is, sprain
Visual examination of a joint using a scope
what is, arthroscopy
A drug that relieves pain; includes nonprescription pain relievers, such as aspirin, and prescription pain relievers, such as hydrocodone.
what is, analgesic
weight
what is, wt
a noninvasive scanning test that involves use of an electromagnetic field and radio waves.
MRI
Inflammation of a tendon.
what is, tendinitis/tendonitis
X-ray test that determines loss of, or changes in, bone density. It is used to diagnose diseases such as osteomalacia, osteoporosis, and osteopenia. Also called
what is, bone density test
A drug that reduces inflammation.
what is, anti-inflammatory
range of motion
what is, ROM
Procedure performed to evaluate the extent to which joints can be moved in a variety of directions.
what is, range of motion (ROM)
Partial dislocation of a bone from its joint.
what is, subluxation
Process involving the use of a syringe and needle to withdraw bone marrow liquid; used in medical procedures such as stem-cell transplant.
what is, bone marrow aspiration
A drug prescribed to suppress smooth-muscle contractions of the bladder, stomach, or intestine.
what is, antispasmodic/anticholinergic
rhabdomyosarcoma
what is, RMS
A graphic recording of the contraction of a muscle as a result of electrical stimulation.
what is, electromyogram
Congenital deformity of the foot involving the talus
talipes
A nuclear scanning test that identifies bone fractures, tumors, or infections.
what is, bone scan
A drug that, in moderate doses, slows down the central nervous system, relieves pain, and induces sleep. Taken in excess, narcotics produce unconsciousness, stupor, coma, and possibly death
what is, narcotic
rest, ice, compression, elevation
what is, RICE
imaging method involving the use of high frequency sound waves to generate images of structures in the body.
what is, sonography.
an involuntary shaking of a part of the body.
tremor
Spinal tap; needle aspiration of spinal canal fluid in the lumbar area
lumbar puncture
A group of drugs with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic (fever-reducing) properties.
what is, nonsteroidal
every two or three hours
what is, Q2-3H
imagine technique in which a radioactive substance and a special camera visualize structures and functions in the body.
what is, nuclear medicine Imaging