method of pulling broken fragments into alignment torestore fractures to their normal positions

fracture restored to its normal position by manitpulation and without surgery

fracture must be exposed by surgery before the broken ends can be aligned

the use of pins, rods, plates, or screws to immobilize the fracture and to stabilize the alignment

used in both open and closed reductions; method uses pins attached to a compression device outside the skin surface

medications and supplements used to treat osteoporosis

repair of vertebral fractures by injecting a cement like substance into the body to stabilize and strengthen it and immediately remove pain

excision of a bunion

excision of a bone or portion of a bone

excision of a rib

incision into the skull

excision of a segment of the skull

plastic surgery to repair the skull

excision of cartilage

surgical repair of a tendon

surgical repair of a muscle

surgical repair of tendon and muscle

surgical removal of the bony posterior arch of a vertebra to permit surgical access to the disk so that the herniated material can be removed

complete excision of an intervertebral disk

medication used to reduce inflammation

various forms of therapy that relieve the symptoms of arthritis

the removal of excess fluid that can accumulate on a synovial joint after injury

surgical reconstruction or replacement of a joint

inhibiting bone marrow activity