Glossary
Ligaments: Fibrous, slightly elastic band of tissue which connects the ends of bones and prevents excessive movement of the joint, or holds organs in place.Pain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild localized discomfort to agony. Pain has both physical and emotional components.
Arthritis: A disease marked by inflammation and pain in the joints
Bruising: A bruise or "contusion" is an traumatic injury of the soft tissues which results in breakage of the local capillaries and leakage of red blood cells. In the skin it can be seen as a reddish-purple discoloration which does not blanch when pressed upon. When it fades it becomes green and brown as the body metabolizes the blood cells in the skin. It is best treated with local application of a cold pack immediately after injury.
Swelling: Abnormal inflammation that occurs in the body.
Chronic pain: Pain that occurs of long duration
Tendon: A tough, inelastic connective tissue that joins muscle to another structure, usually bone.
X Ray: High energy radiation with waves shorter than those of visible light. X-rays possess the properties of penetrating most substances (to varying extents), of acting on a photographic film or plate (permitting radiography), and of causing a fluorescent screen to give off light (permitting fluoroscopy). In low doses X-rays are used for making images that help to diagnose disease, and in high doses to treat cancer. Formerly called a Roentgen ray.
MRI: A painless method using magnetic fields for taking pictures of internal organs.
CT: This is a X- ray procedure enhanced by computer the results are three dimensioned scan through a body part showing bone and body tissue.
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Orthopedics: Orthopedics is a branch of medicine, which is related to diagnosis and treatment of diseases of Musculo- skeletal system.
Diabetes: A condition in which the body cannot properly store or use glucose (sugar), the body's main source of energy.
Physiotherapist: A health professional trained in the use of treatments such as exercise and massage.
Braces: A device, which gives support to the injured part of the body
Crutches: A long stick that aid in walking for physically challenged person
