Orthopedic Rehabilitation Glossary

Joint movement combining patient effort with external assistance to complete the full range of motion.

Basic self-care tasks used to measure functional independence in orthopedic rehabilitation.

A condition characterized by progressive loss of shoulder motion due to inflammation and fibrosis of the joint capsule.

An abnormal walking pattern characterized by shortened stance phase on the affected limb to minimize pain.

A clinical examination technique that reproduces the position of potential joint dislocation to assess instability, most...

Movement of a joint through its range of motion by the patient's own muscular effort.

Excessive scar tissue formation within a joint leading to stiffness and reduced range of motion.

Surgical reconstruction or replacement of a joint to restore function and relieve pain.

Minimally invasive surgical procedure using a small camera to diagnose and treat joint problems.

Education and practice in proper use of mobility aids such as walkers, canes, or crutches.

Death of bone tissue due to loss of blood supply, commonly affecting the femoral head and other weight-bearing joints.

A tear of the anterior-inferior glenoid labrum associated with anterior shoulder dislocation.

Analysis of movement patterns, joint mechanics, and forces during functional activities to guide treatment.

Naturally occurring proteins that induce bone and cartilage formation, used therapeutically in orthopedic surgery.

A nuclear medicine imaging study using radioactive tracers to detect bone metabolism abnormalities, infections, or stres...

The development of new bone tissue that bridges a fracture site during the healing process.

A specific sequence and proportion of joint motion restrictions that indicates capsular inflammation or fibrosis.

Softening and degeneration of the cartilage on the underside of the kneecap, commonly seen in rehabilitation patients wi...

Therapeutic exercises performed with the distal segment fixed, promoting functional movement patterns.

Surgical technique where a fracture is realigned without open surgery and stabilized using pins inserted through the ski...

Simultaneous activation of agonist and antagonist muscle groups around a joint.

A surgical emergency involving increased pressure within a closed muscle compartment that can compromise circulation and...

The process of fracture healing where callus formation progresses to solid bone union, marking a key milestone in orthop...

Mechanical device that moves joints through range of motion without patient effort following surgery.