Procedures used in the treatment of arthritis
accupressure is
a type of Oriental healing art based on ancient Japanese and Chinese medicine
Acupuncture is a
treatment in which special needles are inserted into points just under the skin to help
correct and rebalance the flow of energy, which promotes pain relief and healing
Alexander technique
is a specific method of adjusting and correcting habitual misaligned body posture in order
to relieve muscle tension and allow the body to move with greater ease and efficiency.
ALK PHOS This is a blood
test that measures the amount of the enzyme ALP (alkaline phosphatase.
Alkaline phosphatase
is an enzyme found throughout the body. Like all enzymes, it is needed, in small amounts,
to trigger specific chemical reactions
Antinuclear antibody
(ANA) test is a test done early in the evaluation of a person for
autoimmune or rheumatic disease, particularly systemic lupus erythematosus
Antiglobulin Test
are blood tests that identify the causes of anemia.
Arthrocentesis
is a procedure used to assess joint-related abnormalities, such as in the knee or elbow.
Arthrograpy is
a procedure involving multiple x rays of a joint using a fluoroscope, or a special piece
of x-ray equipment which shows an immediate x-ray image
Arthroplasty is surgery to
relieve pain and restore range of motion by realigning or reconstructing a joint.
Arthroscopic surgery
is a procedure to visualize, diagnose, and treat joint problems
Arthroscopy is the
examination of a joint, specifically, the inside structures. The procedure is performed by
inserting a specifically designed illuminated device into the joint through a small
incision. This instrument is called an arthroscope
Bone biopsy is the removal of
a piece of bone for laboratory examination and analysis.
Bone growth stimulation
is the technique of promoting bone growth in difficult to heal fractures by applying a low
electrical current or ultrasound to the fracture.
Bone density test is
used to determine the amount of calcium and other minerals in the bone
Bone marrow aspiration
is the removal by suction of fluid from the soft, spongy material that lines the inside of
most bones.
Bone Mineral Density Test
is used to determine the amount of calcium and other minerals in the bone and is used to
diagnose osteoporosis
Bone x rays are a diagnostic
test in which ionizing radiation passing through the bones being examined enables an image
to be produced on film.
Bone nuclear medicine scan
procedure used to evaluate abnormalities involving bones and joints. A radioactive
substance is injected intravenously, and the image of its distribution in the skeletal
system is analyzed to detect certain diseases or conditions.
Cell therapy is a treatment
intended to regenerate or rejuvenate the body by injecting it with healthy live or
freeze-dried cells derived from animal organs or embryos.
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
analysis is a laboratory test to examine a sample of the fluid
surrounding the brain and spinal cord
Chemonucleolysis is a
medical procedure that involves the dissolving of the gelatinous cushioning material in an
intervertrebral disk by the injection of an enzyme such as chymopapain.
Closed Joint Aspiration
is a procedure used to assess joint-related abnormalities, such as in the knee or elbow.
Coombs' tests are blood
tests that identify the causes of anemia.
Disk removal or diskectomy, the removal of an
intervertebral disk, the flexible plate that connects any two adjacent vertebrae in the
spine
Electromyography (EMG)
is an electrical recording of muscle activity which aids in the diagnosis of neuromuscular
disease.
Electrical nerve stimulation,
also called transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), is a noninvasive,
drug-free pain management technique
Ganglionectomy is a
procedure in which the doctor removes a cyst from your hand, wrist, foot, or other part of
your body
Hip arthroplasty
is a surgical procedure in which the diseased parts of the hip joint are removed and
replaced with new, artificial parts
Hip hemiarthroplasty
is a surgical procedure in which the diseased parts of the hip joint are removed
and replaced with new, artificial parts.
Hip replacement or
arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure in which the diseased parts of the hip joint are
removed and replaced with new, artificial parts
Hydrotherapy is a general
term for a group of alternative treatments that use water for the relief of various
diseases or injuries, or for cleansing the digestive tract
Iliac crest tap is the
removal by suction of fluid from the soft, spongy material that lines the inside of most
bones
Immunoelectrophoresis, also called
gamma globulin electrophoresis, or immunoglobulin electrophoresis, is a method of
determining the blood levels of three major immunoglobulins
Joint biopsy a joint or
synovial membrane biopsy refers to a procedure where a sample of the joint lining or
synovial membrane is taken.
Joint fluid analysis is
a procedure used to assess joint-related abnormalities, such as in the knee or elbow.
Joint Tap is a procedure used
to assess joint-related abnormalities, such as in the knee or elbow
Joint replacement is
the surgical replacement of a joint with an artificial prosthesis.
Knee arthroplasty surgery to replace a painful damaged or diseased knee joint with an
artificial joint
Knee replacement surgery to replace a painful damaged or diseased knee joint with an
artificial joint
Magnetic field therapy
(MFT) is an alternative treatment for a wide variety of symptoms, most notably for pain
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is
the newest, and perhaps most versatile, medical imaging technology available
Myelogram is an x-ray
examination of the spinal canal using a dye injected into the spinal cord. Also known as Myelography
Myogram is a test that measures
muscle response to nervous stimulation
Orthopedic (sometimes spelled
orthopaedic) surgery is surgery performed by a medical specialist, such
as an orthopedist or orthopedic surgeon, trained to deal with problems that develop in the
bones, joints, and ligaments of the human body
Rolfing or Rolf therapy is the
manipulation or deep tissue massage of the body's connective tissue and muscles, in order
to realign and balance the body's structure.
Spinal fusion
grafting two vertebrae together to prevent movement.
Sternal Tap is the removal by
suction of fluid from the soft, spongy material that lines the inside of most bones.
Sympathectomy is a
surgical procedure that destroys nerves in the sympathetic nervous system.
Synovial biopsy The
synovial membrane is tissue that lines a joint. In this biopsy, a sample is taken of the
joint lining.
Synovial Fluid Analysis
is a procedure used to assess joint-related abnormalities, such as in the knee or elbow. |
