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HOSA: Med Term Skeletal Part 4
This deck covers key medical terms related to skeletal procedures and anatomy, including definitions and alternative names for various surgical and anatomical terms.
define LAMINECTOMY
surgical removal of lamina/bone making up vertebrae to enlarge spinal cord & relieve pressure on cord/give access to treat herniated disk
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Definition
define LAMINECTOMY
surgical removal of lamina/bone making up vertebrae to enlarge spinal cord & relieve pressure on cord/give access to treat herniated disk
aka: laminectomy
decompression surgery
define DECOMPRESSIVE CRANIECTOMY
surgical removal part of skull to decrease intracranial pressure from swelling
define CRANIOTOMY
surgical incision into skull to gain access to remove tumor, relieve pressure, or do other procedures
define OSTEOTOMY
surgical incision thru bone & reshape removing parts/cutting thru bone to repair damaged joints, realign dental occlusions, correct congenital defects...
define TRACTION
pulling force distally
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
define LAMINECTOMY | surgical removal of lamina/bone making up vertebrae to enlarge spinal cord & relieve pressure on cord/give access to treat herniated disk |
aka: laminectomy | decompression surgery |
define DECOMPRESSIVE CRANIECTOMY | surgical removal part of skull to decrease intracranial pressure from swelling |
define CRANIOTOMY | surgical incision into skull to gain access to remove tumor, relieve pressure, or do other procedures |
define OSTEOTOMY | surgical incision thru bone & reshape removing parts/cutting thru bone to repair damaged joints, realign dental occlusions, correct congenital defects, & reshape arthritic hips & knees |
define TRACTION | pulling force distally |
define CLOSED REDUCTION | attempted non--surgical realignment of bone fracture/dislocation via manually applied force & immbolization |
aka: closed reduction | manipulation |
define EXTERNAL FIXATION | pins thru soft tissue & bone for external appliance to hold bone |
define INTERNAL FIXATION | plates & pins in bone inside & not removed after healing |
aka: internal fixation | open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) |
define ARTHROCENTESIS | surgical puncture joint space w/needle to remove fluid |
define ORTHOSIS | straightening/correction of bone deformity |
define SPONDYLOSYNDESIS | surgical fusion of joints between vertebrae |
aka: spondylosyndesis | spinal fusion |
define closed reduction & internal fixation (CRIF) | external manipulation to restore fractured bone |
purpose of CAST | immobilize fractures/dislocations |
purpose of SPLINT | fixation of injured body part |
define OSTEOPATH | traditional medicine & spinal manipulation |
define RHEUMATOLOGIST | specialize in inflammation in joint & connective tissue |
describe CREPITATION | grating sound heard when broken bones move; crackling sound/sensation or popping/clicking of some joints |
aka: crepitation | crepitus |
define CALLUS | bulging deposit around break turn to bone |
define ORTHOTIC | medical tool to support, control, correct, compensate limb |
define TUBERCULE | small round process |
define TROCHANTER | 1 of 2 larger process found in femur |
define TUBEROSITY | large, rough process |
define CONDYLE | rounded knuckle process @ joint |
define FOSSA | bone depression |
define SULCUS | groove/furrow |