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| aka hip socket; the large circular cavity in each side of the pelvis that articulates with the head of the femur to form the hip joint. |
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| Originating within another |
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| A form of rheumatoid arthritis that primarily causes inflammation of the joints between the vertebrae. |
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| aka surgical ankylosis; the surgical fusion (joining together) of two bones to stiffen a joint, such as ankle, elbow, or shoulder. |
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| the visual examination of the internal structure of a joint. |
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| Originating within an individual. |
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| A slow-growing benign tumor derived from cartilage cells. |
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| The abnormal softening of cartilage. |
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| One in which the bone is splintered or crushed. |
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| aka vertebral crush fracture; occurs when the bone is pressed together (compressed) on itself. |
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| An inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum. |
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| A malformation of the skull due to the premature closure of the cranial sutures. |
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| aka crepitus; the grating sound heard when the ends of a broken bone move together. |
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| DUAL X-RAY ABSORPTIOMETRY |
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| A low-exposure radiographic measurement of the spine and hips to measure bone density. |
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| A bone disorder of unknown cause that destroys normal bone structure and replaces it with fibrous tissue. |
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| aka bunion; an abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the great toe. |
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| blood within a joint, frequently due to a joint injury. |
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| Pertaining to the formation of blood cells. |
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| aka ORIF; a fracture treatment in which a plate or pins are placed directly into the bone to hold the broken pieces in place. |
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| JUVENILE RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS |
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| autoimmune disorder that affects children 16 & under with symptoms of stiffness, pain, joint swelling, skin rash, fever, slowed growth & fatigue. |
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| An abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine as viewed from the side. |
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| The surgical removal of a lamina, or posterior portion, of a vertebra. |
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| an abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lumbar spine. |
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| aka low back pain; Pain of the lumbar region of the spine |
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| The rounded bony protuberance on each side of the ankle. |
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| The bony structure that forms the upper portion of the sternum. |
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| The five bones that form the palms of the hand. |
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| Form the part of the foot to which the toes are attached. |
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| A type of cancer that occurs in blood-making cells found in the red bone marrow. |
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| aka compound fracture; one in which the bone is broken and there is an open wound in the skin. |
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| aka orthopedist; physician specializing in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders involving the bones, joints, and muscles. |
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| A mechanical appliance, such as a leg brace or splint, specially designed to control, correct, or compensate for impaired limb function. |
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| A benign bony projection covered with cartilage. |
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| aka wear-and-tear arthritis; Most commonly associated with aging. |
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| The surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity. |
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| aka adult rickets; abnormal softening of bones in adults. |
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| An inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone. |
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| The death of bone tissue due to a lack of insufficient blood supply. |
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| Thinner than average bone density in a young person. |
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| A marked loss of bone density and an increase in bone porosity that is frequently associated with aging. |
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| OSTEOPOROTIC HIP FRACTURE |
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| aka broken hip; usually caused by weakening of the bones due to osteoporosis & can occur spontaneously or as result of a fall. |
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| The surgical suturing, or wiring together, of bones. |
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| aka osteitis deformans; bone disease of unknown cause, characterized by excessive breakdown of bone tissue, followed by abnormal bone formation. |
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| occurs when a weakened bone breaks under normal strain, due to osteoporosis or cancer. |
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| PERCUTANEOUS VERTEBROPLASTY |
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| Is performed to treat osteoporosis-related compression fractures. |
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| An inflammation of the periosteum, often associated with shin splints. |
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| A doctor of Podiatry (DP) or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the foot. |
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| A substitute for a diseased or missing body part, such as a leg that has been amputated. |
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| Commonly known as RA, is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which the joints and some organs of other body systems are attacked. |
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| aka infantile osteomalacia; is a deficiency disease occurring in children, results from a vitamin D deficiency. |
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| An abnormal lateral (sideways) curvature of the spine. |
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| A congenital defect, occurs during early pregnancy when the spinal canal fails to close completely around the spinal cord to protect it. |
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| A fracture in which the bone has been twisted apart. |
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| The forward slipping movement of the body of one of the lower lumbar veretbrae on the vertebra or sacrum below it |
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| Is the partial displacement of a bone from its joint. |
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| The surgical removal of a synovial membrane from a joint,used to repair joint damage from RA. |
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| The boney structure units of the spinal column. |
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| the surgical loosening of an ankylosed joint |
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| aka spinal osteoarthritis, a degenerative disorder that can cause the loss of normal spinal structure and function. |
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