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Acromion
A flat bone that is part of the shoulder blade and is present above the shoulder joint
Acromioclavicular joint
The joint between the clavicle and the acromion
Anchors Metal screws that have sutures attached to them
Arthroscope A telescope that can be introduced into joints
Arthroscopy Also known as key hole surgery. A method of using small holes to introduce a camera and instruments to diagnose and treat shoulder problems
Bursa A small sac of fluid situated between the acromion and the rotator cuff muscles giving a cushioning effect
Capsule A sac surrounding the shoulder joint
Calcific tendonitis Inflammation in the rotator cuff tendons caused by the deposition of calcium crystals
Cartilage Soft tissue that lines joint surfaces allowing bones to glide. It also acts as a shock absorber
Coracoacromial arch The arch formed by the acromion and the coracoacromial ligament
Coracoid A knuckle of bone protruding from the front of the shoulder blade
Clavicle The collar bone
Dislocation When the ball pops out of the socket of a joint
Distension arthrogram A radiological treatment of frozen shoulders. Here fluid is injected into the shoulder joint to try and distend it causing a breakdown of scar tissue
ECG Electro cardio gram Test to check the function of the heart
Extension Straightening a joint This causes the bones connected by the joint to move away from each other
Flexion Bending of a joint This causes the bones connected by the joint to be approximated
Frozen shoulder A condition where movement in the shoulder gradually decreases causing pain and disability
Humerus The upper arm bone
Hydrotherapy pool A pool with warm water used by physiotherapists for treatment
Impingement Pain caused by pinching of the rotator cuff tendons between the acromion and the shoulder joint
Instability A condition where the shoulder joint is not stable
Key hole surgery See Arthroscopy
Labrum
Lip of the socket of the shoulder that deepens it to prevent dislocation
Ligament Band of tough tissue that connect bone to bone around joints. They provide stability to joints.
Local anaesthetic A drug that that is injected into tissues and joints. It deadens the area by blocking nerves and is used for pain relief or to perform minor surgery
MRI scan Magnetic Resonance Imaging - A non invasive technique that uses a powerful magnet and computers to obtain three dimensional pictures of body structures
MRSA Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus. Staphylococcus Aureus is a common bug found in the nose skin etc of healthy people. Some strains of Staphylococcus Aureus have developed resistance to the antibiotic Methicillin. They are harder to treat and cause more problems
Orthopaedic surgeon A doctor who specialises in the management of musculoskeletal disorders.
Osteoarthritis A disease where the cartilage covering of joint surfaces is lost. This leads to pain, swelling and loss of motion. It is also known as degenerative joint disease
Physiotherapy A branch of treatment that uses physical means to relieve pain, regain range of movement, restore muscle strength and return patients to normal activities of daily living
Physiotherapist A practitioner of physiotherapy
Prosthesis Artificial implant
Radius Bone on the outside of the forearm
Radiologist A Doctor who specialises in the use of x-rays, ultrasound, MRI scans and CT scans for diagnosis and treatment
Regional block A method of anaesthesia used to deaden parts of the body without putting the patient to sleep
Rheumatoid arthritis A disease that causes inflammation of joints, muscles, tendons etc. It leads to destruction of the joint causing pain, swelling and loss of motion
Rotator Cuff A group of four muscles present in the subacromial space. They are attached to the top of the humerus and move and rotate the arm
Scapula The shoulder blade
Shaver An instrument to take away bone during arthroscopic surgery
Shoulder joint A ball and socket joint at the upper end of the humerus
Spurs Bony growths that form with overuse and arthritis
Steroid A drug that is injected into tissues to decrease inflammation. This is used for pain relief and can last for weeks to months. Can often be very painful in the first few days after injection
Subacromial space The space beneath the acromion and above the rotator cuff.
Surface replacement A minimally invasive, bone preserving type of joint replacement. This is a metal cap that is fitted on to the ball of the shoulder joint
Surgilig ligament Artificial ligament used to repair dislocated acromioclavicular joints
Sutures Stitches
Tendon Strong band that connects muscles to bones
Tendonitis Inflammation of tendons
Ulna Bone on the inside of the forearm
Ulnar nerve Nerve on the inside of the elbow. Irritation causes pins and needles in the little and ring fingers
Ultrasound A non-invasive, painless method of looking at the tissues within the body
Vaporiser Instrument used to burn away tissue |
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