Abbreviations
BS
Bone Scan
Arthritis
Inflammation of any joint
Ankyl/o
Stiff
Calcium
One of the mineral constituents of bone
Bone Scan
A radioactive substance is measured in the bone
Sx
Surgery
Sprain
Overstretching of the ligaments around a joint
Burs/o
Bursa
Ligament
Fibrous connective tissue that binds bones to other bones
Arthroplasty
Surgical repair or replacement of a joint
OA
Osteoarthritis
Bunion
Enlargement of bone or tissue around the joint at the base of the big toe
Rheumat/o
Watery Flow
Collagen
Dense connective tissue protein strands are found in bone and other tissues
Arthrocentesis
Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the joint space
AKA
Above-knee amputation
Dislocation
Displacement of a bone from its joint
Synov/o
Synovial Membrane
Periosteum
Membrane surrounding bones (Rich in blood vessels and nerve tissue)
Computed Tomography (CT)
An X-ray scan that produces detailed 3-D cross-sectional images of soft tissues, bones, and blood vessels
IM
Intramuscular
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Compression of the median nerve as it passes between the transverse ligament and the bones and tendons of the wrist
-Desis
To bind/tie together
Fontanelle
Soft spot (incomplete bone formation) between the skull bones of an infant
Muscle Biopsy
Removal of muscle tissue for microscopic examination to assess for abnormalities or disease