Orthopedic Rehabilitation Glossary

Gradual advancement of movement and activity levels following injury or surgery according to healing timelines.

Movement of a joint through its range of motion by an external force without patient effort.

Exercises designed to improve joint position sense and balance following orthopedic injury.

A false joint formation at a fracture site due to nonunion, creating abnormal motion where bone should be solid.

The inability to maintain full knee extension against gravity when lifting the leg, indicating quadriceps weakness or in...

Standardized scoring system used to assess bone healing progress in tibial fractures through radiographic evaluation.

Systematic progression criteria for athletes returning to sport participation following orthopedic injury.

Abnormal or altered movement patterns of the scapula during arm motion.

Therapeutic exercises and techniques designed to improve scapular positioning and movement control.

Movement of the scapula where the inferior angle moves laterally and the glenoid fossa tilts upward during arm elevation...

Abnormal protrusion of the scapula from the chest wall due to weakness or paralysis of the serratus anterior or other sc...

Coordinated movement pattern between the scapula and humerus during shoulder elevation.

Abnormal movement pattern of the shoulder blade against the chest wall during arm elevation.

Bone resorption that occurs when an implant bears more load than the surrounding bone, leading to decreased bone density...

Partial dislocation where joint surfaces remain in contact but are misaligned from normal position.

Large triangular muscle of the rotator cuff that internally rotates and stabilizes the shoulder.

A specialized surgical technique that allows controlled dislocation of the hip joint for extensive visualization and tre...

The passive tension created in tendons when joints move, or a surgical procedure that creates functional grip through wr...

Physical agents used as adjuncts to exercise therapy for pain relief and tissue healing.

Preventive measures to reduce the risk of blood clot formation in patients at increased thrombotic risk.

The articulation between the femur and tibia forming the main weight-bearing component of the knee.

Clinical test where tapping over a peripheral nerve produces tingling sensations along its distribution, indicating nerv...

Surgical technique of bringing tissue edges together to optimize healing and minimize scar formation.

Surgical replacement of hip joint with prosthetic components, requiring specific rehabilitation protocols.