Musculoskeletal terms

Question	Answer
Bursitis	inflammation of the bursae
contusion	Rupture of blood capillaries ranging from mild-severe to superficial and deep structures
Edema	Fluid outside of a joint capsule
Effusion	Fluid within a capsule
Kyphosis	Curvature of spine similar to thoracic spine
Lordosis	curvature of spine similar to lumbar spine
Q angle	Midpatella to anterior superior iliac spine. Male = 13 degrees Female = 18 degrees
Grade 1 sprain	Mild pain/swelling Little to no tear
Grade 2 sprain	Moderate pain/swelling Minimal instability Minimal to moderate tearing of ligament
Grade 3 sprain	Severe pain/swelling Joint instability total tear of ligament
Sprain	injury to a ligament
Strain	muscle tear
Tendonitis	chronic inflammation of a tendon
Grade 1 strain	Localized pain minimal swelling tenderness
Grade 2 strain	Localized pain moderate swelling tenderness impair motor function
Grade 3 strain	Palpable defect Severe pain Poor motor function

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	Created by Justin Lao over 5 years ago