Additional Chapter 4

Question 1

A

Answer 1

anterior

Question 2

AKA

Answer 2

above-knee amputation

Question 3

AP

Answer 3

anterior-posterior

Question 4

BKA

Answer 4

below-knee amputation

Question 5

CAT

Answer 5

computed axial tomography

Question 6

CT

Answer 6

computed tomography

Question 7

DJD

Answer 7

degenerative joint disease

Question 8

EMG

Answer 8

electromyogram

Question 9

Fx

Answer 9

fracture

Question 10

MRI

Answer 10

magnetic resonance imaging

Question 11

NSAID

Answer 11

nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug

Question 12

OA

Answer 12

osteoarthritis

Question 13

ORIF

Answer 13

open reduction, internal fixation

Question 14

P

Answer 14

posterior

Question 15

PA

Answer 15

posterior-anterior

Question 16

PT

Answer 16

physical therapy

Question 17

RA

Answer 17

rheumatoid arthritis

Question 18

ROM

Answer 18

range of motion

Question 19

Tx

Answer 19

traction

Question 20

arthrocentesis

Answer 20

puncture for aspiration of a joint

Question 21

arthrodesis

Answer 21

binding or fusing of joint surfaces

Question 22

arthroplasty

Answer 22

repair or reconstruction of a joint

Question 23

arthroscopy

Answer 23

procedure using an arthroscope to examine, diagnose, and repair a joint from within

Question 24

open reduction, internal fixation (ORIF) of a fracture

Answer 24

internal surgical repair of a fracture by bringing bones back into alignment and fixing them in place with devices such as plates, screws, and pins

Question 25

osteotomy

Answer 25

an incision into bone

Question 26

tenotomy

Answer 26

division of a tendon by incision to repair a deformity caused by shortening of a muscle

Question 27

orthosis

Answer 27

use of an orthopedic appliance to maintain a bone’s position or to provide limb support (e.g., back, knee, or wrist brace)

Question 28

spondylosis

Answer 28

stiff, immobile condition of vertebrae caused by joint degeneration

Question 29

rigor/ rigidity

Answer 29

stiffness; stiff muscle