Chapter 4, Problem 7FITB

Baby Juanita was treated for ______________, which is congenital deformity of the foot involving the talus ankle bone. Her family calls this condition clubfoot. osteomalacia rickets scoliosis talipes

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?