Across
- 3. fracture of a weakened hip bone
- 4. chronic autoimmune disorder attacking joints
- 5. inflammation of bone marrow and adjacent bone
- 7. surgical removal of a synovial membrane
- 8. bone breaks due to disease, not injury
- 9. softening of bones in children due to vitamin D deficiency
- 11. benign bony projection covered with cartilage
- 16. chronic bone disease causing abnormal bone destruction and regrowth
- 20. artificial substitute for a missing body part
- 22. forward slipping of one vertebra over another
- 24. degenerative disorder causing loss of spinal structure and function
- 26. congenital defect in which spinal canal fails to close
- 27. partial displacement of a bone from its joint
- 28. abnormal softening of bones due to vitamin D deficiency
- 29. inflammation of the periosteum (outer bone layer)
Down
- 1. injection of bone cement to stabilize compression fractures
- 2. bones that make up the spinal column
- 6. lower than normal bone density
- 7. fracture where the bone has been twisted apart
- 10. specialist in the care of the feet
- 12. degenerative joint disease causing cartilage loss
- 13. inflammation of bone
- 14. loss of bone density with increased fragility
- 15. surgical suturing of bone
- 17. inflammatory disorder causing muscle pain and stiffness
- 18. physician specializing in bones, joints, and muscles
- 19. bone is broken and the skin is pierced
- 21. abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
- 23. surgical fracture or rebreaking of bone
- 25. mechanical appliance to support or correct limb alignment