What is a guillotine ankle amputation? Guillotine ankle amputation surgically cuts all of the tissue from the skin to bone. A guillotine ankle amputation is an open type of amputation that involves surgical cutting of all of the tissue from the skin to bone at the level of the ankle. Because this surgery is performed …
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What is the peak expiratory flow rate measurement test? Peak expiratory flow rate measures lung strength using a handheld device, usually to diagnose or monitor asthma. A peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) is also called peak expiratory flow. It is a simple test that measures a person’s maximum speed of expiration/exhalation. It helps assess the status of the airways and …
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What does a lower-extremity amputation mean? Lower-extremity amputation involves removing a part or parts of the lower limb. Lower-extremity amputation is the removal of a part/s of the lower limb. It is one of the oldest known surgeries. Humans in the stone age have been known to survive amputations arising out of injuries, rituals, and punishments. Cave-wall hand imprints showing …
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What is massage, traction and manipulation? Massage, traction, and manipulation treatments are beneficial in a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. Various forms of massage, traction, and manipulation have been used as a part of medical practice. Although there is no knowledge of the complete physiology of massage, traction or manipulation, it is generally accepted that these treatment approaches are beneficial in …
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What is a flexor tendon? A flexor tendon laceration is a deep cut on inside of the fingers, hand, wrist, or forearm. A tendon is a tissue that connects the muscles to bone. Flexor tendons on the palm side of the fingers help in bending the fingers. Tendons and muscles of the forearm, wrist, and hand control the movement in …
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What is pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum? The Ravitch procedure is a surgical correction of the congenital chest deformities called pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum. Pectus excavatum is a condition in which the sternum/breastbone or rib cage has an abnormal shape. This produces a caved-in or sunken appearance of the chest. Pectus carinatum is a genetic disorder of the chest …
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What are lung segmentectomy and limited pulmonary resection? A lung segmentectomy is the removal of diseased lung, often due to lung cancer. A lung segmentectomy is a procedure to remove the diseased lung without removing excess normal lung. Certain diseases, such as lung cancer, may require removal of the part of the lungs to limit the spread of cancer in …
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What is barrier contraception? Contraception refers to any measures you take to prevent sexual intercourse from resulting in pregnancy. The barrier method of contraception prevents the fertilization of the egg (ovum) by blocking the passage of the sperm into the cervix with a physical device, or by destroying the sperm cell membrane with spermicide. What is the best contraceptive? The definition of …
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What is a longitudinal pancreaticojejunostomy (Puestow procedure)? In a longitudinal pancreaticojejunostomy (LPJ or Puestow procedure), the surgeon creates an artificial passage connecting the pancreas to the second part of the small bowel (jejunum). A longitudinal pancreaticojejunostomy (LPJ or Puestow procedure) is a surgical procedure to create an artificial passage connecting the pancreas to the second part of the small bowel …
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What is a laser diskectomy? A laser diskectomy surgically removes the bulged out part of an intervertebral disk. A laser diskectomy (diskectomy or percutaneous laser diskectomy) is a surgical procedure in which the bulged out part of an intervertebral disk (herniated disk) in your spine is removed by evaporating it by using laser energy delivered through a small incision (minimally …
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