Diagnostic Tests
determines bone density
What is a Dexa Scan?
ends of bones forced from normal position
What is dislocation?
infection in the bone
What is osteomyelitis?
a common medication to reduce inflammation
What are NSAIDs?
leading cause of joint replacement
What is osteoarthritis?
looking into a joint
What is arthroscopy?
inflammation of the bursae
What is bursitis?
lower extremity complication after surgery
What is a DVT?
a medication to help prevent blood clots
What are anticoagulants?
warmth, odor, pain, purulent drainage
What are signs of infection?
extracting a piece of bone or muscle
What is a biopsy?
compression of the median nerve
What is carpal tunnel syndrome?
caused from uric acid build up
What is gout?
treatment for sprains and strains
What is RICE?
joint ends rubbing together
/What is crepititus?
removing fluid from a joint
What is an arthrocentesis?
involves injury of the short tendons in the shoulder
What is rotator cuff injury?
cartilage wears off the ends of the bone
What is osteoarthritis?
a person donates their own blood for transfusion for later use
What is an autologous blood transfusion?
check pulses, skin color, temp, sensation
What is a neurovascular check?
measures a muscle's electrical impulses
What is an EMG?
porous bone
What is osteoporosis?
an auto immune disorder that affects synovial membrane
What is rheumatoid arthritis?
a common supplement to help prevent osteoporosis
What is calcium and vitamin D?
most malignant bone cancer
What is Ewings Sarcoma?