Arthrology
Encyclopedia
Arthrology is the science
concerned with the anatomy
, function, dysfunction and treatment of joints.
The prefix "arthro-" refers to joints, as in arthrogram
, arthroscopy
, or arthritis
, from the Greek ἄρθρον arthron.
Science
Science is a systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe...
concerned with the anatomy
Anatomy
Anatomy is a branch of biology and medicine that is the consideration of the structure of living things. It is a general term that includes human anatomy, animal anatomy , and plant anatomy...
, function, dysfunction and treatment of joints.
The prefix "arthro-" refers to joints, as in arthrogram
Arthrogram
An arthrogram is a series of images, often X-rays, of a joint after injection of a contrast medium. The injection is normally done under a local anesthetic.The radiologist performs the study utilizing fluoroscopy or ultrasound to guide the placement of the needle into the joint and then injects an...
, arthroscopy
Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which an examination and sometimes treatment of damage of the interior of a joint is performed using an arthroscope, a type of endoscope that is inserted into the joint through a small incision...
, or arthritis
Arthritis
Arthritis is a form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints....
, from the Greek ἄρθρον arthron.