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Musculoskeletal

Diagnostic, procedural and lab terms

TermDefinition
orthopedist, orthopedic surgeon Physician who examines, diagnoses, and treats disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
osteopath Physician who combines manipulative treatment with conventional therapeutic measures.
rheumatologist Physician who examines, diagnoses, and treats disorders of the joints and musculoskeletal system.
podiatrist Medical specialist who examines, diagnoses, and treats disorders of the foot.
chiropractor Health care professional who works to align the spinal column so as to treat certain ailments.
arthrography Radiography of a joint.
arthroscopy Examination with an instrument that explores the interior of a joint.
diskography Radiographic image of an intervertebral disk by injection of a contrast medium into the center of the disk.
myelography Radiographic imaging of the spinal cord.
electromyogram A graphic image of muscular action using electrical currents.
bone scan Radiographic or nuclear medicine image of a bone.
rheumatoid factor test Test used to detect rheumatoid arthritis.
serum creatine phosphokinase Enzyme active in muscle contraction; usually phosphokinase is elevated after a myocardial infarction and in the presence of other degenerative muscle diseases.
serum calcium Test for calcium in the blood.
serum phosphorus Test for phosphorus in the blood.
uric Test for acid content in urine; elevated levels may indicate gout.
goniometer Instrument that measures angles or range of motion in a joint.
densitometer Device that measures bone density using light and x-rays
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