| A | B |
|---|
| arthroscopy | visual inspection of joint |
| arthrocentesis | aspiration of synovial fluid |
| arthrogram | xray of joint,knee,shoulder w/ dye |
| bone scan | IV radionuclide to detect uptake |
| crepitus | audible grating sound of bone over bone |
| tx of fracture | stabilize,splint above/below fx site |
| closed reduction | manual reduction of fx |
| open reduction | bone exposed,surgically aligned |
| internal fixation | fx secured w/ screws,pins,plates, rods |
| open-external fixation | metal pins inserted thru skin |
| RA | systemic inflam disorder |
| s/s RA | joint pain,swelling,spongy tissue |
| gout | metabolic disord,^uric acid |
| s/s gout | sudden onset,usually great toe |
| osteoarthritis | aka degenerative joint disease |
| common type of osteoarthritis | wear and tear |
