Chapter 10 procedures, pharmacology and abbreviations

ACL

anterior cruciate ligament

sequestrectomy

excising a segment of necrosed bone

laminectomy

excision of the posterior arch of the vertebra

HNP

herniated nucleus pulposus

myelography

images of the spinal cord after injection of a contrast medium

arthrography

joint radiographs preceded by injection of a radiopaque substance or air into the joint cavity

closed reduction

manipulative treatment of bone fractures by placing the bones in normal position without incision

CTS

painful disorder of the wrist due to compression of the median nerve

amputation

partial or complete removal of a limb

salicylates

relieve mild to moderate pain and reduce inflammation

relaxants

relieve muscle spasms and stiffness

open reduction

surgery to place fractured bones in normal position

arthrodesis

surgical binding or immobilizing of a joint

gold salts

used to treat rheumatoid arthritis by inhibiting activity with the immune system

arthroscopy

visual examination of a joint's interior, especially the knee