Orthopedic Surgery Glossary

Developmental abnormality of the hip socket resulting in inadequate coverage of the femoral head.

Abnormal contact between the anterolateral talus and tibial plafond in ankle dorsiflexion.

Surgical fusion of a joint to eliminate motion and provide stability, typically for pain relief.

Surgical reconstruction or replacement of a joint, typically involving prosthetic components.

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

Death of bone tissue due to interrupted blood supply, leading to bone collapse and joint dysfunction.

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

The articulating interface between prosthetic components in joint replacement surgery.

The line of force transmission through a joint or limb during weight-bearing or movement.

Naturally occurring growth factors that stimulate bone and cartilage formation.

A finger deformity characterized by flexion at the PIP joint and hyperextension at the DIP joint.

The process of new bone and cartilage development during fracture healing.

The layer of bone cement surrounding a prosthetic implant in cemented joint replacement.

A rapidly destructive joint arthropathy associated with loss of sensation, typically seen in diabetic neuropathy.

Softening and deterioration of cartilage, commonly affecting the undersurface of the patella.

Distal radius fracture with dorsal angulation and displacement, typically from a fall on outstretched hand.

Surgical emergency caused by increased pressure within a muscle compartment, compromising circulation and tissue viabili...

Hip deformity characterized by decreased neck-shaft angle of the femur.

Grinding or crackling sensation felt during joint movement or palpation.

Closed reduction and internal fixation - surgical technique for fracture repair without open incision.

Complex regional pain syndrome, a chronic pain condition typically affecting an extremity after injury or surgery.

Surgical removal of damaged, infected, or dead tissue to promote healing and prevent infection spread.

Distal radioulnar joint; the articulation between the radius and ulna near the wrist.

Benign cartilaginous tumor occurring within the medullary cavity of bones.