Skeletal procedure terms Flashcards
learn the terms (11 cards)
1
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What is Arthroscopy
A
Visual examination of the internal structure of a joint using an arthroscope
2
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What is Arthrocentesis
A
surgical puncture to remove fluid from a joint
3
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What is Arthrodesis
A
Surgical anklyosis; surgical fusing of two bones to stiffen a joint to treat severe arthritis of a damaged joint
4
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What is Arthrolysis
A
Surgical loosening of an ankylosed joint
5
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Chondroplasty
A
surgical repair of damaged cartilage
6
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Arthroplasty
A
surgical repair of a damaged joint; has come to mean the surgical placement of an artificial joint
7
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Craniotomy
A
surgical incision or opening into the skull
8
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Craniectomy
A
surgical removal of a portion of the skull
9
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Ostectomy
A
Surgical removal bone
10
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Osteoplasty
A
Surgical repair of a bone or bones
11
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Osteotomy
A
Surgical incision of bone
