Orthopaedics · Musculoskeletal System · Hard
Tenodesis
Meaning: A procedure that anchors a tendon to bone, often to relieve pain from a damaged tendon.
In practice: A biceps tenodesis was performed during his rotator cuff repair.
Word parts
- -desis means fusing or binding
Many medical words are built from Greek and Latin parts like these, so learning a few helps you work out new terms.
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Which word means: The largest carpal bone, sitting in the centre of the wrist and articulating with the third metacarpal.
Answer: Capitate
Which word means: Bending of a joint beyond its normal range, which can injure ligaments, discs or bones.
Answer: Hyperflexion
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