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abduction
movement away from the center or median line of the body
adduction
movement towards the center or median line of the body
avascular necrosis
death of tissue due to insufficient blood supply
brace
externally applied device to support the body or body part, control movement, and prevent injury
cast
rigid external immobilizing device molded to contours of the body part
cast syndrome
psychological (claustrophobic reaction) or physiologic (superior mesenteric artery syndrome) responses to confinement in body cast
continuous passive motion (CPM) device
a device that promotes range of motion, circulation, and healing
edema
soft tissue swelling due to fluid accumulation
external fixator
external metal frame attached to bone fragments to stabilize them
fracture
a break in the continuity of the bone
heterotopic ossification
misplaced formation of bone
neurovascular status
neurologic (motor and sensory component) and circulatory functioning of a body part
open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF)
open surgical procedure to repair and stabilize a fracture
osteomyelitis
infecgtion of the bone
osteotomy
surgical cutting of bone
sling
bandage used to support an arm
splint
device designed specifically to support and immobilize a body part in a deisred position
traction
application of a pulling force to a part of the body
trapeze
overhead assistive device to promote patient mobility in bed
Author
larias12
ID
51134
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Med Surg
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Updated
2010-11-22T17:28:53Z
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