arthritis
inflammation of a joint
arthroplasty
Repair of a joint. Also called joint
replacement.
avascular necrosis
a condition in which bone tissue dies
(usually the femoral head) as a result of
impaired blood supply.
fasciotomy
incision of fascia
Hemipelvectomy
The surgical removal of half of the pelvis
and the leg.
hyperuricemia
An excess of uric acid or urates in the
blood.
Osteomyelitis
, Inflammation of bone, especially the
marrow, caused by a pathogenic organism.
Osteosarcoma
A malignant sarcoma of a bone.
replantation
The replacement of an organ or other
structure, such as a digit, limb, or tooth, to
the site from which it was previously lost or
removed.
Rhabdomyolysis
Rapid skeletal muscle tissue breakdown
that releases damaged cell contents, such
as myoglobin, into the bloodstream, which
are harmful to the kidneys and can lead to
kidney damage.
synovitis
Inflammation of the synovial membrane
that may be the result of an aseptic wound,
a subcutaneous injury, irritation, or
exposure to cold and dampness.
inflammation of a joint
arthroplasty
Repair of a joint. Also called joint
replacement.
avascular necrosis
a condition in which bone tissue dies
(usually the femoral head) as a result of
impaired blood supply.
fasciotomy
incision of fascia
Hemipelvectomy
The surgical removal of half of the pelvis
and the leg.
hyperuricemia
An excess of uric acid or urates in the
blood.
Osteomyelitis
, Inflammation of bone, especially the
marrow, caused by a pathogenic organism.
Osteosarcoma
A malignant sarcoma of a bone.
replantation
The replacement of an organ or other
structure, such as a digit, limb, or tooth, to
the site from which it was previously lost or
removed.
Rhabdomyolysis
Rapid skeletal muscle tissue breakdown
that releases damaged cell contents, such
as myoglobin, into the bloodstream, which
are harmful to the kidneys and can lead to
kidney damage.
synovitis
Inflammation of the synovial membrane
that may be the result of an aseptic wound,
a subcutaneous injury, irritation, or
exposure to cold and dampness.
