thin catheter tube is inserted into the intervertebral disk through the skin and the herniated or ruptured disk material is sucked out or a laser is used to vaporize it
What is percutaneous diskectomy
100
DXA
What is dual-energy absorptiometry
200
five vertebra that become fused into one triangular-shaped flat bone at the base of the vertebral column
What is the coccyx
200
secreted by the synovial membrane
What is synovial fluid
200
healthcare profession specializing in making orthopedic appliances
What is orthotics
200
applying a pulling force on a fractured or dislocated limb or the vertebral column in order to restore normal alignment
What is traction
200
OA
What is osteoarthritis
300
three parts of the hipbone
What is the ilium, ischium, and pubis
300
most joints are this type
What is synovial
300
having insufficient muscle tone
What is hypotonia
300
surgical procedure that cuts into fascia
What is fasciotomy
300
CTS
What is carpal tunnel syndrome
400
number of vertebra in the chest region with ribs attached
What is 12
400
saclike structure composed of connective tissue and lined with synovial membrane
What is bursa
400
inflammatory spinal condition resembling rheumatoid arthritis and results in gradual stiffening and fusion of the vertebrae
What is ankylosing spondylitis
400
study and record of the strength and quality of muscle contractions as a result of electrical stimulation
What is electromyography
400
medication to relax skeletal muscles in order to reduce muscle spasms
What is skeletal muscle relaxants
500
Contains the bones of the head, neck, spine, chest, and trunk of the body
What is axial skeleton
500
where two or more bones meet
What is articulation
500
ankyl/o
What is stiff joint
500
procedure to stabilize a joint by fusing the bones together