Orthopedic Rehabilitation Glossary

A measurable difference in length between paired limbs, requiring compensation strategies and potential orthotic interve...

Systematic plan for gradually increasing mechanical stress on healing tissues during rehabilitation.

A fracture that has healed in an anatomically incorrect position, potentially causing functional limitations or deformit...

Standardized assessment of muscle strength using examiner resistance and specific grading scale.

Abnormal alignment of the lower limb mechanical axis, affecting load distribution and requiring assessment in orthopedic...

Sensory receptor that responds to mechanical stimuli such as pressure, vibration, and stretch.

Heightened sensitivity of neural tissues to mechanical stimuli, often indicating nerve irritation or inflammation.

The process by which tissues convert mechanical stimuli into cellular responses that promote healing and adaptation.

Therapeutic techniques designed to restore normal movement patterns and motor control.

Impairment of nerve or blood vessel function requiring immediate medical attention in orthopedic patients.

Exercise where the distal segment of the limb moves freely without resistance from ground contact.

Surgical procedure involving open reduction of fractures with internal fixation using hardware.

Custom or prefabricated supportive devices designed to improve function and protect healing tissues.

A localized injury involving both the articular cartilage and underlying subchondral bone, typically requiring specializ...

A joint condition where a segment of cartilage and underlying bone separates from the joint surface.

Progressive bone destruction, often occurring around orthopedic implants due to wear particles.

A condition of decreased bone mineral density that precedes osteoporosis but is less severe than the diagnostic threshol...

A vertebral fracture resulting from bone density loss, typically occurring with minimal trauma in elderly patients.

Surgical procedure involving the cutting and repositioning of bone to correct deformity or redistribute weight-bearing f...

Medical restriction allowing limited weight placement on affected limb, typically specified as percentage or pounds.

The compressive force between the patella and femur during knee movement, influenced by quadriceps contraction and knee...

A condition characterized by anterior knee pain originating from the patellofemoral joint without specific structural pa...

Bone formation response visible on imaging that occurs when the periosteum is irritated or inflamed.

A fracture occurring around or near a prosthetic implant, commonly seen after joint replacement surgeries and requiring...