MT CH5 Treatment

Question 1

alkaline phosphatase?

Answer 1

An enzyme needed in the formation of bone; serum activity of this enzyme is useful in diagnosis

Alkaline phosphatase levels can indicate bone disorders or liver disease.

Question 2

arthrocentesis?

Answer 2

Aspiration of fluid from a joint by needle puncture

This procedure is often used to diagnose joint disorders or relieve swelling.

Question 3

arthrodesis?

Answer 3

Surgical immobilization (fusion) of a joint; artificial ankylosis

This procedure is typically performed to alleviate pain in a joint affected by arthritis.

Question 4

arthroplasty?

Answer 4

Partial or total replacement of a joint with a prosthesis

Commonly performed for hips and knees to restore function and relieve pain.

Question 5

arthroscopy?

Answer 5

Use of an endoscope to examine the interior of a joint or to perform surgery on the joint

The instrument used is an arthroscope, allowing minimally invasive procedures.

Question 6

diskectomy?

Answer 6

Surgical removal of a herniated intervertebral disk; also spelled discectomy

The term is often used in the context of spinal surgery.

Question 7

orthopedics study?

Answer 7

The study and treatment of disorders of the skeleton, muscles, and associated structures

Literally means ‘straight child’; also spelled orthopaedics.

Question 8

reduction of a fracture?

Answer 8

Return of a fractured bone to a normal position; may be closed or open

Closed reduction does not require surgery, while open reduction does.

Question 9

traction

Answer 9

The process of drawing or pulling, such as traction of the head in the treatment of injuries to the cervical vertebrae

Often used in treating fractures and muscle injuries.

Question 10

an anti-inflammatory agent?

Answer 10

Drug that reduces inflammation; includes steroids and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

Examples include hydrocortisone and ibuprofen.

Question 11

bisphosphonate?

Answer 11

Agent used to prevent and treat osteoporosis; increases bone mass by decreasing bone turnover

Examples include alendronate (Fosamax), risedronate (Actonel), and ibandronate (Boniva).

Question 12

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)?

Answer 12

Drug that reduces inflammation but is not a steroid; examples include aspirin and ibuprofen

NSAIDs inhibit prostaglandins, which promote inflammation.

Question 13

selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM)?

Answer 13

Drug that acts on estrogen receptors; raloxifene (Evista) is an example

SERMs are used to prevent bone loss after menopause and to treat estrogen-sensitive breast cancer.

Question 14

Fill in the blank: The surgical removal of a herniated intervertebral disk is called _______.

Answer 14

diskectomy

Question 15

Fill in the blank: The process of drawing or pulling in medical treatment is known as _______.

Answer 15

traction

Question 16

True or False: Orthopedics deals exclusively with muscle disorders.

Answer 16

False

Orthopedics also includes the study of skeleton and associated structures.