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Orthopedic Glossary of Terms |
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Idiopathic |
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Denoting a disease or condition of unknown cause. |
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Impingement syndrome |
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Chronic condition caused by repetitive overhead activity that damages the glenoid labrum, long head of the biceps brachii, and subacromial bursa. |
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Incision |
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A wound with smooth edges; a surgical wound. |
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Indication |
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A condition that could benefit from specific action. |
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Infection |
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Invasion of a host or host tissue by organisms such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, or parasites. |
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Inflammation |
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Pain, swelling, redness, heat, and loss of function that accompany musculoskeletal injuries. |
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Informed consent |
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Consent given by a person of legal age who can understand the nature and extent of any treatment, and available alternative treatments prior to agreeing to receive treatment. |
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Innervation |
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Nerve supply to body part |
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Inspection |
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Refers to factors seen at the actual injury site, such as redness, swelling, bruising, cuts, or scars. |
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Intracapsular |
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Structures found within the articular capsule; intra-articular. |
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Intrinsic |
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Inherent; belonging entirely to a part; muscles with proximal and distal attachments located within the body part. |
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Inversion |
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Turning the sole of the foot inward. |
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Iontophoresis |
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Technique whereby direct current is used to drive charged molecules from certain medications into damaged tissue. |
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Ipsilateral |
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Situated on, pertaining to, or affecting the same side, as opposed to contralateral. |
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Ischemia |
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Local anemia due to decreased blood supply. |
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