Orthopedic Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• cortical : this type of bone is where haversian units are located.
• comminuted : type of fracture where the bone is broken or splintered into pieces.
• fossa : shallow depression.
• foramen : a hole in the bone for the passage of vessels.
• hallux : great toe.
• bakers cyst : a cyst in the popliteal fossa is called... ( 2 words)
• sesmoid : the patella is an example of a _ bone.
• osteogenesis : formation of bone.
• homogenous : type of bone graft that comes from a donor.
• osteophyte : another name for a bony spur.
• kirshner : the "k" in k wire stands for...
• avascular necrosis : death of bone tissue due to the lack of circulation. ( 2 words)
• ligamentum flavum : the yellow, elastic tissue connecting the lamina is called the... ( 2 words)
• dynamic : the d is "dcp" stands for?
• six : # of phases of bone healing.
• reciprocating : saw that's blade moves back and fourth.
• oscillating : saw that's blade moves right to left.
• axis : name of the second vertebra.
• dynamic compression : the use of screws and plates to apply forces at the fracture site is called... ( 2 words.)
• acromioplasty : procedure done to correct impingement syndrome.
• compartment syndrome : extreme tissue swelling within a close compartment that can cause extreme pressure to cause tissue necrosis. ( 2 words)
• displacement : regarding the alignment of the bone fragments within the fracture that are not in proper anatomical alignment.
• lag screw : exerts compression of the bone fragments with or without a plate. ( 2 words.)
• skeletal traction : requires placement of pins or rods through the bone distal to the fracture. weights can be used to assist. ( 2 words.)
• cannulated : type of screw meant to be placed over a guidewire.