Upgrade to remove ads
Only $35.99/year

Musculoskeletal Chapter 69

Terms in this set (51)

amputation
removal of a body part, usually a limb or part of a limb
contusion
blunt force injury to soft tissue
crepitus
a grating sound or sensation by rubbing bony fragments together
débridement
surgical removal of contaminated and devitalized tissues and foreign material
delayed union
prolongation of expected healing time for a fracture
disarticulation
amputation through a joint
dislocation
complete separation of joint surfaces
fracture
a break in the continuity of a bone
fracture reduction
restoration of fracture fragments into anatomic alignment
malunion
healing of a fractured bone in a malaligned position
nonunion
failure of fractured bones to heal together
phantom limb pain
pain perceived in an amputated section
RICE
acronym for rest, ice, compression, elevation
3 degree of strain
first degree
second degree
third degree
first degree
mild stretching of the muscle or tendon. Signs and symptoms may include minor edema,tenderness, and mild muscle spasm, without noticeable loss of function.
Sets with similar terms