18 Questions
What is the medical term for an artificial limb?
Prosthesis
What condition is characterized by lack of adequate calcium and/or Vitamin D, resulting in softening of the bones?
Rickets
Which procedure involves the surgical removal of bone tissue?
Ostectomy
Which medical specialty focuses on foot health?
Podiatry
What does Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) involve?
Surgical repair and implants in a worn or damaged knee
What is the term for deliberately breaking a bone to correct a defect?
Osteoclasis
What field focuses on the manipulation of bones and joints, especially the spinal column?
Chiropractic
What is the medical term for inflammation of the red bone marrow?
Osteomyelitis
What abbreviation stands for Total Hip Replacement?
THR
Which type of fracture results in fragmentation of the bone?
Comminuted Fracture
Which term refers to trauma to the vertebral column that may result in paralysis below the level of injury?
SCI
'Spiral Fracture' is primarily associated with which action?
Twisting
What condition is characterized by an anterior convexity and a posterior concavity in the spine?
Scoliosis
Which medical term refers to an excessive increase in the growth and development of cells in a normal tissue or organ?
Hyperplasia
What is the medical term for the inability to breathe except when in an upright position?
Orthopnoea
Which condition is characterized by an abnormal lateral bending of the spine?
Lordotic curve
What medical condition involves inflammation of the bone and bone marrow?
Osteomyelitis
Which term refers to the inflammation of the spinal cord, often resulting in sensory disturbances?
Myelitis
Test your knowledge on medical terms related to conditions such as rickets and osteomyelitis, as well as injuries like spiral fractures. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and characteristics of these medical conditions.
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