A Manual of Orthopaedic TerminologyBrief definitions to orthopedic terminology arranged topically in 12 chapters. Intended for nurses, secretaries, technicians, and physicians (particularly those in orthopedics). Updated and expanded edition that reflects current terminology. Miscellaneous appendixes. Bibliography. Index. |
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... syndrome : similar to Hurler syndrome , but less severely deforming ; sex - linked inheritance ; type II mucopolysaccharidosis . Hurler syndrome : severely deforming condition associated with blindness , mental retardation , and early ...
... syndrome : similar to Hurler syndrome , but less severely deforming ; sex - linked inheritance ; type II mucopolysaccharidosis . Hurler syndrome : severely deforming condition associated with blindness , mental retardation , and early ...
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... syndrome : chronic venous insuffi- ciency of lower limbs resulting from deep venous thrombosis . Develops with loss of function of valves in veins , allowing blood to pool and cause swelling , pain , leg ulceration , and varicose veins ...
... syndrome : chronic venous insuffi- ciency of lower limbs resulting from deep venous thrombosis . Develops with loss of function of valves in veins , allowing blood to pool and cause swelling , pain , leg ulceration , and varicose veins ...
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... syndrome : mongolism ; the condition is pro- duced by chromosomal abnormality . Also called trisomy 21 . Ehlers - Danlos syndrome : inherited abnormality of elastic tissue , resulting in hypermobile joints . gout : failure of normal ...
... syndrome : mongolism ; the condition is pro- duced by chromosomal abnormality . Also called trisomy 21 . Ehlers - Danlos syndrome : inherited abnormality of elastic tissue , resulting in hypermobile joints . gout : failure of normal ...
Contents
Introduction to the orthopaedic specialty I | 1 |
Classifications of fractures dislocations and sportsrelated injuries | 3 |
Musculoskeletal diseases and related terms | 17 |
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abnormal affected amputation anatomic ankle applied approach artery associated attached blood body bone bony called cartilage cast caused cells cervical changes commonly complete components condition congenital deformity described designed device direct disease disk dislocation disorders distal elbow examination example extension femoral finger flexion flexor foot force fracture function fusion graft hand head inflammation injury internal involving joint knee lateral ligament limb lower lower limbs material measure medial metatarsal motion muscle nail neck nerve normal occurs orthopaedic orthosis osteotomy pain patient pelvis physical physical therapy portion position posterior procedure proximal referred removal replacement resulting rotation seen shoulder side skin soft specific spinal spinal cord spine structure supply surface surgery surgical tendon thigh thumb tibial tion tissue traction transfer treatment tumor types unit usually vein vertebra vessels wrist x-ray