Glossary
Orthopedics: Orthopedics is a branch of medicine, which is related to diagnosis and treatment of diseases of Musculo- skeletal system.Fracture: A fracture is a break in the bone or cartilage. Fractures are also named by the trauma event that caused the bone breakage.
Osteoporosis: A disease in which bones become thin, weak and are easily fractured.
Swelling: Abnormal inflammation that occurs in the body.
Bruising: A bruise or "contusion" is a 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.
Pain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild localized discomfort to agony. Pain has both physical and emotional components.
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.
X-rays: 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.
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Arthritis: A disease marked by inflammation and pain in the joints
Diabetes: A condition in which the body cannot properly store or use glucose (sugar), the body's main source of energy.
Surgery: A procedure to remove or repair a part of the body or to find out whether disease is present.
Bone Healing: Otherwise known as fracture healing, bone healing is a process in which the body meditates the repair of a broken bone.
