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19 procedures on this page, alphabetically from MRI of the muscle organ to Waist to hip ratio calculation. Each entry below describes the procedure in full.

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MRI of the muscle organ

A medical examination performed using of magnetic resonance imaging to image the muscle organ. Our Orthopedics team performs MRI of the muscle organ and explains each step beforehand.

This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.

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Classification

Service type: diagnostic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0035051 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › magnetic resonance imaging procedure.

Specialty: Orthopedics

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MRI of the spinal cord

MRI of the spinal cord: A medical examination performed using of magnetic resonance imaging to image the spinal cord.

This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.

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Classification

Service type: diagnostic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0035014 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › magnetic resonance imaging procedure.

Specialty: Orthopedics

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Musculoskeletal ultrasonography

musculoskeletal ultrasonography: The use of ultrasound to produce images of structures in the musculoskeletal system.

As a diagnostic service, musculoskeletal ultrasonography helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.

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Classification

Service type: diagnostic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0010207 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › ultrasonography procedure.

Specialty: Orthopedics

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Orthopedic procedure

Any procedure relating to the branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers orthopedic procedure through Orthopedics.

As a treatment, orthopedic procedure is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.

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Classification

Service type: therapeutic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000477 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: therapeutic procedure.

Specialty: Orthopedics

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Orthopedic surgeon evaluation

About this service. Assessment by a surgeon who focuses on the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. This specialist is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.

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Classification

Service type: diagnostic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000478 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: therapeutic procedure › orthopedic procedure.

Specialty: Orthopedics

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Orthopedic surgery

Any surgical procedure conducted on the skeletal system. Our Orthopedics team performs orthopedic surgery and explains each step beforehand.

As a treatment, orthopedic surgery is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.

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Classification

Service type: therapeutic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000479 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: therapeutic procedure › orthopedic procedure.

Specialty: Orthopedics

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Orthotic device usage

The recommendation of the use of an orthosis or multiple orthoses, which are externally applied device used to modify the structural and functional characteristics of the neuromuscular and skeletal system. Our Orthopedics team performs orthotic device usage and explains each step beforehand.

As a treatment, orthotic device usage is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.

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Classification

Service type: therapeutic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000482 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: therapeutic procedure › orthopedic procedure › orthotic services.

Specialty: Orthopedics

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Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before orthotic device usage.

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Pelvic CT

The use of computed tomography to produce images of structures of the bony pelvis. This page describes pelvic CT and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.

As a diagnostic service, pelvic CT helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.

Also known as

Classification

Service type: diagnostic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0035061 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › computed tomography procedure › CT by site.

Specialty: Orthopedics

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Used to diagnose

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Repair of knee ligament

repair of knee ligament: The surgery to correct a torn knee ligament involves replacing the ligament with a piece of healthy tendon.

This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.

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Classification

Service type: therapeutic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0009087 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: therapeutic procedure › orthopedic procedure › orthopedic surgery › arthroplasty › knee arthroplasty.

Specialty: Orthopedics

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Skull CT

skull CT: The use of computed tomography to produce images of structures of the skull.

This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.

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Classification

Service type: diagnostic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0010318 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: diagnostic procedure › diagnostic procedure by site › diagnostic procedure of musculoskeletal system.

Specialty: Orthopedics

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Used to diagnose

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Spine radiography

spine radiography: Use of an imaging test that uses small amounts of radiation to produce pictures of vertebral column.

As a diagnostic service, spine radiography helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.

Also known as

Classification

Service type: diagnostic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0035050 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › radiograph imaging procedure.

Specialty: Orthopedics

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Used to diagnose

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Sports medicine orthopedist evaluation

An evaluation by a specialist who has expertise in the surgical and medical care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries. Our Orthopedics team performs sports medicine orthopedist evaluation and explains each step beforehand.

As a diagnostic service, sports medicine orthopedist evaluation helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.

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Classification

Service type: diagnostic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000704 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: therapeutic procedure › orthopedic procedure › orthopedic surgeon evaluation.

Specialty: Orthopedics

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Used to diagnose

Preparing for your visit

Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before sports medicine orthopedist evaluation.

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Surgical procedure on musculoskeletal system

Any surgical procedure conducted on the musculoskeletal system. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers surgical procedure on musculoskeletal system through Orthopedics.

As a treatment, surgical procedure on musculoskeletal system is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.

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Classification

Service type: therapeutic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001508 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgery by body site.

Specialty: Orthopedics

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Surgical removal of Osteoma

The surgical removal (cutting out) of part or all of Osteoma. Our Orthopedics team performs surgical removal of Osteoma and explains each step beforehand.

As a treatment, surgical removal of Osteoma is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.

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Classification

Service type: therapeutic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001218 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgical removal procedure › surgical excision › tumorectomy.

Specialty: Orthopedics

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Synovectomy

The surgical removal (cutting out) of part or all of synovial membrane of synovial joint. Our Orthopedics team performs synovectomy and explains each step beforehand.

This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.

Also known as

Classification

Service type: therapeutic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001078 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgical removal procedure › surgical excision › arthectomy.

Specialty: Orthopedics

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Therapeutic procedure of musculoskeletal system

therapeutic procedure of musculoskeletal system: All manners of treatment to bring musculoskeletal system back to its normal state.

As a treatment, therapeutic procedure of musculoskeletal system is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.

Also known as

Classification

Service type: therapeutic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001418 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: therapeutic procedure › therapeutic procedure by site.

Specialty: Orthopedics

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Total knee replacement

Surgical procedure to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers total knee replacement through Orthopedics.

This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.

Also known as

Classification

Service type: therapeutic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0009046 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › introduction procedure › implantation › medical device implantation › implantation of joint prosthesis.

Specialty: Orthopedics

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Total knee replacement surgery

Surgical replacement of all parts of a damaged knee joint with an artificial joint. This page describes total knee replacement surgery and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.

As a treatment, total knee replacement surgery is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.

Classification

Service type: therapeutic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0009086 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: therapeutic procedure › orthopedic procedure › orthopedic surgery › arthroplasty › knee arthroplasty › knee replacement surgery.

Specialty: Orthopedics

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Preparing for your visit

Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.

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Waist to hip ratio calculation

waist to hip ratio calculation: A ratio determined by waist measurement divided by hip measurement.

As a diagnostic service, waist to hip ratio calculation helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.

Also known as

Classification

Service type: diagnostic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001024 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical assessment › body measurement.

Specialty: Orthopedics

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Used to diagnose

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Preparing for your visit

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