13.8: Key Terms
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- alopecia
- abnormal hair loss
- arthrocentesis
- joint aspiration
- arthroplasty
- joint replacement
- autoantibody
- antibody that attacks its own body cells
- autoimmune disorder
- condition in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells
- bone spur
- bony projection that develops along bone edges
- bursitis
- inflammation of the bursa
- compartment syndrome
- condition caused by increased pressure within an area of tissue and resulting in muscle and nerve damage
- contusion
- bruising
- dystrophin
- protein involved in maintaining muscle strength and function
- external fixation
- internal placement of screws on either side of a fracture by drilling pins into the bone and then connecting them to an external brace or bracket
- fasciotomy
- incision into the skin and fascia to relieve pressure
- fracture
- break in bone structure
- internal fixation
- placement of metal pieces into the bone to help it heal as it grows back together
- kyphosis
- excessive curvature of the upper spine
- lymphadenopathy
- swelling of the lymph nodes
- mobility
- ability of a patient to change and control their body position
- muscular dystrophy (MD)
- rare genetic disorder that causes progressive muscle weakness over time
- nephritis
- inflammation of the nephrons of the kidneys
- osteoarthritis (OA)
- degenerative joint disease disorder that involves the wearing down of joint cartilage and tissue over time
- osteoclast
- cell that breaks down bones
- osteopenia
- decrease in bone mineral density
- osteoporosis bone
- disease caused by a significant decrease in bone density and mass
- pericarditis
- inflammation of the pericardial sac around the heart
- pleuritis
- inflammation of the pleural tissue around the lungs
- Raynaud’s syndrome
- condition that occurs when the fingers become pale when exposed to cold or stress states
- resorption
- breakdown and reabsorption over time of small amounts of minerals from the bone
- rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
- autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation of the synovial joints in the body
- scoliosis
- abnormally curved spine
- splenomegaly
- enlargement of the spleen
- systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
- autoimmune disorder that results in widespread inflammation and tissue damage
- tendinitis
- inflammation of a tendon from overuse
- vasculitis
- inflammation of the blood vessels