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Musculoskeletal System

Chapter 44-Nursing
Chapter12- Med. Term
Horizontales
Term for suture of a bone
Forward curvature of lumbar, vertebral column causing swayback posture
Unpleasant sensation when severed nerves still send messages to the brain
A condition with combining form ankyl/o which means Stiffness, bent, crooked
Development of arterial vessel compression and reduced blood supply due to swelling
Congenital deformity of the foot
This type of fracture may occur in older adults
This is the third healing stage
Trauma to a muscle from overuse or excessive stretch
Trauma to a joint and surrounding ligament
Skull, rib cage, and vertebral column are part of this
Provides support and comfort to a fractured extremity through traction
Educate the patient to always take this drug first thing in the morning
Verticales
A type of arthritis caused by a build up of uric acid affecting great toe
The nurse would want to ensure the patient did not have any allergies to shellfish before this test
This can be found in certain foods like brain, liver, kidney
An autoimmune systemic disease affecting the joints
Term for humpback posture
An acronym for four elements of treatment for soft tissue injuries
Following this procedure the pt. should be in a semi-Fowler's position for 8 hrs
Pt. teaching for this surgery would include instructions NOT to cross legs
A procedure that allows the physician to look inside the joint
A term meaning related to, or affecting the neck and face
Increased calcium intake and exercise can help slow down this disease related to bone loss
Also referred to as degenerative joint disease this causes flexible tissue at the end of the bones to wear down
A form of swelling also associated with pain and redness.
Abbreviation for Open Reduction and Internal Fixation