periarticular
- adjective
- /ˌpɛriˈɑrtɪkjələr/
- Specialized
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periarticular
- After the injury, inflammation in the periarticular area made it difficult for her to bend her arm.
- periarticular ligaments
Examples
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MRI was selected as it effectively displays cartilage and periarticular soft tissues.
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Hand osteoarthritis (HOA) is described by gradual damage to articular cartilage linked to degradation of subchondral bone, joint borders, and periarticular structures.
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Immediately after the hydroplasty and at each subsequent visit to the therapist, the treatment focused on techniques to decrease pain and promote stretching of the periarticular structures.
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Poor surgical technique; poorly placed screws, pins, or plates; periarticular fibrosis as a result of the trauma of the injury.
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Diaphyseal half-pins had fewer infections than either skinny-wire or half-pins in periarticular areas that have more mobile soft tissue (Gordon et al., 2000).
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Hence, while exhumed bones could not be recommended for use, fresh cadaveric bones with their capsules and periarticular ligaments appeared promising as endoskeleton material in ankle-foot prostheses.
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Of the 4 C-type fractures, 2 had the Dall-Miles cable plate system used, 1 had a Cannulock prosthesis, and 1 had a periarticular plate fixation (Zimmer).
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The doctor examined the patient's knee to assess the condition of the periarticular tissues surrounding the joint.
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Rehabilitation exercises were designed to strengthen the periarticular muscles around the elbow joint.
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Etymology
The word periarticular comes from the prefix peri- meaning 'around', the same peri- you see in perimeter and peripheral, and from articular, a part that means 'joint' like in articulation. So periarticular means 'around a joint', which is why doctors use it for pain or swelling near a joint.