Orthopedic Surgery Glossary

The articulation between the radial head and the capitellum of the humerus in the elbow.

A standardized scoring system for assessing fracture healing progress on radiographs.

Dark line on radiographs indicating areas where X-rays pass through more easily, often suggesting loosening around impla...

A specific technique used to restore normal anatomical alignment of displaced bones or joints.

An intramedullary fixation technique where the nail is inserted from the distal end of a long bone.

A tear in one or more of the four muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint.

The alignment of the spine in the side-view plane, crucial for proper spinal biomechanics.

A system for classifying pediatric growth plate fractures into five types based on fracture pattern.

Failure of a scaphoid fracture to heal, typically after 3-6 months without radiographic union.

A wrist injury involving disruption of the ligamentous connection between the scaphoid and lunate bones, leading to carp...

Abnormal protrusion of the scapula from the chest wall due to weakness or paralysis of stabilizing muscles.

A border of dense, hardened bone tissue visible on radiographic imaging.

Mechanical failure where a screw loses purchase and withdraws from bone tissue.

Progressive degenerative arthritis pattern following scapholunate ligament injury.

Superior labrum anterior to posterior tear, an injury to the cartilaginous ring around the shoulder socket.

Surgical hardware used to stabilize, correct, or fuse segments of the spine.

A spinal condition where one vertebra slips forward over the vertebra below it.

A small crack in bone caused by repetitive force or overuse, typically occurring in weight-bearing bones.

Bone resorption that occurs when rigid implants carry load instead of surrounding bone tissue.

Partial dislocation of a joint where bone surfaces remain in partial contact but are not properly aligned.

The specific anatomical pathway and tissue planes used to access a surgical site.

The triangular fibrocartilage complex, a structure providing stability to the distal radioulnar joint.

The bony prominence on the anterior tibia where the patellar tendon attaches.

A physical examination finding indicating hip abductor weakness, where the pelvis drops on the unaffected side during si...