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A structure attached to the tibia that provides cushioning for the distal femur.
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Tunnel Syndrome The condition of numbing and weakness in the finger, and hands caused by repetitive hand movements.
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MRI; a type of imaging using large magnets to make electro-magnetic images.
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The inflammation of the connective tissue that attaches tot he muscles and the bone.
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A type of cell that is commonly found in mature bones.
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A condition where a part of the limb is displaced away from the midline.
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A term used to describe the layer of connective tissue that surrounds and supports every part of your body.
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A type of inflammation that involves the bone and its structures.
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An imaging technique that is used to measure the density of bone mineral density, bone strength, and to diagnose for osteoporosis.
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The surgical excision of the lamina, to widen the spinal cord and relieve pressure caused by stenosis, herniated discs, and tumors.
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A condition of abnormally low bone density, which increases bone fracture risk.
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Commonly called humpback or hunchback because of the humped curvature of the thoracic spine.
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An exaggerated inward curve of the lumbar spine, aka swayback.
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A lateral curvature of the spine and can occur at any age.
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Term for softening of the bones due to defective mineralization in adults.
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Aka Degenerative Joint Disease. Leading cause of disability in the US.
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Condition that leads to inflammation of the affected joints. Uric acid crystal deposits in joints, body fluids and tissues causing redness, heat, swelling and joint pain.
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Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome that is inflammation of the joint that connects the lower jaw to the skull.
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MD; an inherited genetic disorder that affects skeletal muscle.
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Aka lockjaw that is an acute, infectious, life threatening disease characterized by painful, uncontrolled contractions of skeletal muscle.
