Chapter 13, Problem 3SC

An injury to the body of the muscle or the attachment of a tendon is known as a ______. These are usually associated with overuse injuries that involve a wrenched or torn muscle or tendon attachment. sprain strain

The term meaning pain in a joint or joints is _______________________________ . arthralgia arthritis arthrocentesis artherosclerosis

The recovery time for internal fixation surgery is shorter than that following a total hip replacement. The surgery is also less expensive and has a less strenuous recovery period; however, Mrs. Gwynn probably will not be able to walk again. Given the patients condition, and the limited dollars available for health care, which procedure should be performed?