Neuromusculoskeletal medicine
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
Neuromusculoskeletal medicine (pronunciation: neuro-musculo-skeletal medicine) is a branch of medicine that focuses on disorders and conditions related to the nervous system, muscles, and skeleton.
Etymology
The term "neuromusculoskeletal" is derived from three Greek words: "neuron" meaning nerve, "musculus" meaning muscle, and "skeletos" meaning skeleton.
Definition
Neuromusculoskeletal medicine is a comprehensive medical approach that involves the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders affecting the nervous system, muscles, and skeletal system. This includes conditions such as neuropathy, muscular dystrophy, and osteoporosis.
Related Terms
- Neurology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
- Orthopedics: The branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.
- Rheumatology: The branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and therapy of rheumatic diseases.
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Also known as physiatry, it aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to those with physical impairments or disabilities.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Neuromusculoskeletal medicine
- Wikipedia's article - Neuromusculoskeletal medicine
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