174 terms in this chapter
group of hereditary diseases characterized by progressive degeneration and weakness of muscle tissue
motor vehicle accident
muscle
autoimmune neuromuscular disorder causing severe, fluctuating, progressive muscle fatigue and weakness
bone marrow, spinal cord
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
non-weight bearing
osteoarthritis
open reduction-internal fixation
straight
orthopedic
bone
chronic bone disease characterized by abnormal bone destruction and regrowth, leading to weak, misshapen bones; Paget's disease
condition of articular cartilage deterioration and joint inflammation due to wear and tear; degenerative joint disease (DJD)
joint condition where a segment of bone and cartilage separates from the joint surface due to localized ischemia
softening of the bones due to vitamin D deficiency; in children, it is known as rickets
severe acute or chronic bacterial infection within the bone and bone marrow
abnormal reduction in bone density, considered a precursor to osteoporosis
progressive condition characterized by loss of bone mass and density, making bones fragile and prone to fractures
highly malignant type of bone cancer, typically originating in the ends of long bones
surgical cutting of bone to correct deformity or to realign weight-bearing joints
occupational therapy, occupational therapist
patella (kneecap)
fracture occurring in diseased or weakened bone from minor stress that would not normally break a healthy bone
pelvis
dense fibrous membrane covering the surface of bones (except at their extremities) and serving as an attachment for tendons and muscles
phalanges (bones of fingers and toes)
painful inflammation of the plantar fascia, the thick band of tissue running across the bottom of the foot
passive range of motion
physical therapy, physical therapist
pubis (anterior part of pelvic bone)
pick up walker
partial weight bearing
rheumatoid arthritis
radius (lateral lower arm bone)
the process of restoring a fractured or dislocated bone to its normal anatomical alignment
skeletal (striated) muscle
systemic autoimmune disease causing chronic inflammation of the joints, leading to pain, swelling, and severe deformity
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation (treatment protocol)
right lower extremity
range of motion
traumatic rip of one or more of the four muscles or their tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint
right upper extremity
first sacral vertebra, second sacral vertebra, etc.
sacrum
small base quad cane
scapula (shoulder blade)
crooked, bent
abnormal lateral (S-shaped) curvature of the spine
single point cane