Week 9 Flashcards

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ankyl/o

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bent, crooked, stiff

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arthr/o

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joint

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brachi/o

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arm

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calc/o

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calcium

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calcane/o

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calcaneus (heel bone)

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carp/o

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carpal (wrist bones)

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cephal/o

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head

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cervic/o
Cervical

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neck

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chondr/o

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cartilage

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cost/o

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ribs

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crani/o

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cranium

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cyt/o

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cell

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cyst/o

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bladder…
sac, or vesicle

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dist/o

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far, farthest

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encephala/o

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brain

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femor/o

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femur (thigh bone)

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fibul/o

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fibula smaller bone of the lower leg

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humer/o

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humerus
Bone of the upper arm

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ile/o

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ilium aka hip bone

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ischi/o

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ischium - forms the lower and back of the hip bone or pelvis

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lumb/o

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loin, lower back

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metacarp/o

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metacarpal - the five long bones in the palm of the hand that connect the wrist to the fingers

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metatars/o

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metatarsals - five long bones in the midfoot

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myel/o

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bone marrow
myeloma cancer of plasmsa cells in bone marrow

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my/o
muscle cardio-myo-pathy
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oste/o
bone
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patell/o
patella (knee cap)
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proxim/o
near, nearest
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pub/o
pubis
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rachi/o
spine rachiotomy - cut into spine
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radi/o
radiation, x-rays, radius
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roentgen/o
x-rays Wilhelm Roentgen discovered ionizing radiation. Roentgen = unit of exposure.
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sacr/o
sacrum - a large, triangular bone at the base of the spine and the center of the pelvis
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spin/o
spine
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spondyl/o
vertebrae (backbone) spondylosis = degeneration of disks and joints of spine.
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stern/o
sternum (breastbone)
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tend/o
tendon
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thorac/o
chest, thorax thoracic
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tibi/o
tibia Large bone of the lower leg
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troph/o
nourishment, development a-troph-y
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vertebr/o
vertebrae (backbone)
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-algia
pain neur-algia = nerve pain
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-blast
embryonic cell development
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-cele
hernia, swelling muco-cele (cheek)
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-centesis
surgical puncture amniocentesis
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-clasis
break thrombo-clasis = breaking a blood clot.
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-cyte
cell (mature) adipocyte leukocyte erythrocyte
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-desis
fixation of a bone or joint arthrodesis - fusing bones at a joint
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-dynia
pain
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-ectomy
excision, surgical removal vasectomy
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-emia
blood condition
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-genesis
formation, producing, origin
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-gram
record, writing
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-graphy
process of recording
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-ist
specialist
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-itis
inflammation
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-logist
specialist in the study of
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-malacia
softening
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-meter
instrument for measuring stadiometer
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-oma
tumor
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-osis
abnormal condition
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-pathy
disease
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-penia
decrease
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-plasty
surgical repair
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-plegia
paralysis
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-ptosis
drooping, falling, prolapse Gastroptosis
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-rrhaphy
suture Raffi had a vasorrhaphy (vas deferens)
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-rrhexis
rupture myorrhexis (muscle tear) Captain Rex tore a muscle 
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-tomy
incision
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-trophy
nourshiment, development A-trophy
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en-
in, within
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hemi-
one half
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hypo-
under, below, deficient
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inter-
between
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peri-
around perianal
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quadri-
four
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Atrophy
wasting of the muscle
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Bursitis
inflammation of bursa (small protective pads at joints that protect tendons
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Carpal Tunnel
pain or numbness from median nerve compression in the carpal tunnel
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Contracture
shortening and hardening of muscle and tendons
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Dislocation
displacement, disruption of the proper position of a joint or bone
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Gout
hereditary metabolic disease, form of acute arthritis, excess uric acid
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Gait
the pattern of a person’s walk
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Herniated Disk
rupture of the center gel-like material between two intervertebral disks
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Kyphosis
excessive curvature of the thoracic vertebrae, hump-back
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Lordosis
excessive forward curvature of the lumbar vertebrae leading to sway-back
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Muscular Dystrophy
hereditary disease, gradual muscle atrophy and weakness, no cure
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Myasthenia
abnormal weakness of a muscle
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Osteoarthritis
inflammation of the joints causing pain and swelling
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Osteomalacia
Rickets - softening of the bones
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Osteoporosis
decrease in bone density, bones are brittle and easily fractured
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Rheumatoid
Arthritis chronic systemic disease, causing inflammation/deformity of the joints
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Scoliosis
abnormal sideways curvature of the spine
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Sprain
sprain is an injury to a ligament (which connects bone to bone)
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Strain
stretching or tearing of a muscle or tendon (T for tendon)
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Tendonitis
inflammation of a tendon, usually caused by overuse or injury
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Arthrocentesis
puncture of a joint space with a needle to remove fluid
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Arthroplasty
surgical reconstruction or replacement of a degenerated joint
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Arthroscopy
visual examination of the interior of a joint
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Laminectomy
removal of part of a vertebrae
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ORIF
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation. Surgical procedure to repair broken bones
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Orthopedics
a specialist in bones
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Orthotics
orthopedic appliances to aid in gait correction or assistance.
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Podiatrist
a specialist in feet
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Prosthetics
artificial body part
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amb
ambulate or walk
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AKA
above the knee amputation
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BKA
below the knee amputation
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fx
fracture
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H&P
history and physical
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Ht
height
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TKR
total knee replacement
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OR
operating room
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Post-op
post operatively (after surgery)
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ROM
range of motion
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Rx
prescription
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w/c
wheelchair
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tx
treatment, traction, therapy
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Abduction
the movement of a limb away from the body’s midline.
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Adduction
moving a limb towards the midline.
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Flexion
movement that decreases the angle between two bones
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extension
movement that increases the angle between two bones.
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Passive range of motion
Movement applied to an individual’s joint by another person.
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Active range of motion
Movement of a joint by the individual without additional help.
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Active assist range of motion
Joint movement by an individual with partial assistance.
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DVT
Deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) a blood clot that forms within the deep veins, usually of the lower leg. Common with inactive patients.
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ADL
Activities of daily living - bathing, grooming, eating, and dressing…
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OT
Occupational Therapists help patients with their activities of daily living (ADLs). OTs may recommend home modifications such as ramps, grab rails, and handrails.
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PT
Physical Therapists (PT): Physical therapists supervise exercises for strength, mobility, balance, gait, coordination, and joint range of motion. They also teach patients how to use walkers and canes.
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ST
Speech Therapists treat communication and swallowing disorders
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expressive aphasia
Patients understand what other people say but struggle to get words out.
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RT
Respiratory therapists - manage oxygen therapy; draw arterial blood gasses; manage mechanical ventilators, CPAP, and Bi-PAP machines; intubate patients; assist with bronchoscopy and other respiratory-related diagnostic tests; pulmonary hygiene measures like chest physiotherapy; administer respiratory medications like inhalers and nebulizers; and maintain a client’s airway during cardiac and respiratory arrests.
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receptive aphasia
Makes understanding conversations difficult
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Rehabilitation Process
The goal is to return the person to their prior level of function before the health event.
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Restorative Care
Focused on avoiding loss of function
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Extension
straightening the body part
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Flexion
bending the body part
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Dorsiflexion
bending the foot backwards towards shin
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Planter flexion
bending foot, toes towards floor
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Rotation
turning the joint
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Internal rotation
turning the joint inward
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External rotation
turning the joint outward
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Pronation
turning palm posterior (P for posterior)
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Supination
turning palm anterior (sUP - for palm up)
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Open (Compound) Fracture
Skin is broken, bone may be protruding through the skin
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Closed Fracture
Fracture is fully contained under the skin
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Complete Fracture
broken completely in half
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Incomplete Fracture
Break does NOT extend fully through the bone
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Impacted Fracture
Broken ends are smashed into each other
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Comminuted Fracture
Bone breaks into three or more pieces.
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Greenstick Fracture
incomplete break, soft bone that's been bent (young kids)
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Spiral Fracture
the bone is twisted and broken in a spiral pattern
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Transverse Fracture
Break occurs perpendicular to the long axis of the bone
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Osteoarthritis
Known as the wear and tear arthritis
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Autoimmune disorder that attacks the joints - Referred to as the witches hands
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Arthralgia
Pain in one or more joints (injury, arthritis, etc.)
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Arthrodynia
Pain in a joint, that is not accompanied by swelling or signs of arthritis.
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Bunion
a painful swelling on the first joint of the big toe.
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Arthrodesis
surgical immobilization of a joint by fusion of the adjacent bones.
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Gout
defective metabolism of uric acid causes arthritis, especially in the smaller bones of the feet
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Eversion
Ankle movement turning sole of foot externally, away from midline
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Inversion
Ankle movement turning sole of foot inward toward midline
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Strain
Occurs where muscle is attached to bone
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Sprain
sprain is an injury to a ligament (which connects bone to bone)
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Carpal Tunnel
Pain, numbness, tingling and weakness in the hand or the wrist. The result of any compression on the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel.
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Muscular Dystrophy
Genetic Disorder that affects the muscles, causing muscle weakness and atrophy over time.
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Axial Skeleton
Protects the vital organs - skull, vertebral column, rib cage
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Appendicular Skeleton
The bones of the limbs (arms and legs) and the girdles (shoulder and pelvic) that attach them to the axial skeleton
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Ulna
Bone of the forearm on the pinkie side. U = Underneath
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Radius
Bone of the forearm on the thumb side.
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epiphysis
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Diaphysis
The shaft of a long bone.
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Periosteum
Connective tissue covering the bones
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Medullary cavity
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Endosteum
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Ligaments
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Monoplegia
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Hemiplegia
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Paraplegia
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Quadriplegia
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Frontalis muscle
forehead
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Cardiac muscle
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Skeletal muscle
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Smooth muscle
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Tendon
Attaches muscle to bone.
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Muscle's 5 jobs
Excitability: ability to respond to a stimulus (Nerve impulse) Contractility: ability to contract or shorten is size (movement) Extensibility: ability to stretch without damage Elasticity: ability to return to original length after stretching or contracting Adaptability: ability to adapt to the needs of the host (bulk up or slim down)
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Medial Rotation
Big toe turns toward midline
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Lateral Rotation
Big toe turns outward
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RICE
Rest Ice Compress Elevate
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Tendon Strain Grades
1 - Stretching, Minor tear 2 - Partial Tear 3 - Ruptured
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Median nerve
compressed in Carpal Tunnel
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Adaptive Equipment
Any tool that aids with ADL
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Assistive devices
Any tool to help with a disability.
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Bowel and Bladder Program
a treatment plan designed to manage and regain control over bowel movements and urination, often used for individuals with incontinence or neurogenic issues
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Deficit
a lack of an ability
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Foot Drop
muscles that lift the front part of the foot (dorsiflexion) are weakened or paralyzed
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Comorbidities
the presence of two or more medical conditions occurring simultaneously in the same patient
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Canes
In hand opposite your injured leg Up Stairs: Good leg first, then injured leg Down Stairs: Cane, injured leg, good leg
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Walkers
Injured leg first, press down, good leg.
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Cold Therapy
20 minutes at a time. Barrier cloth. Complications: skin damage, pain, cyanosis.
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Heat Therapy
Used only 15 to 20 minutes (Check every 5 minutes) Complications: Burns
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Bed Rest
Complicaitons: Pressure sores Constipation Blood clots Pneumonia Urinary Tract Infections Kidney stones Orthostatic hypotension and syncope (fainting)