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 …
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What is the Magnuson-Stack procedure? Magnuson-Stack procedure is a surgical procedures that corrects shoulder instability. Magnuson-Stack procedure is one of the surgical procedures performed to correct shoulder instability. It is named after the two surgeons who first performed the technique, Paul B. Magnuson and James K. Stack, in 1943. This surgery involves tightening of the ligament and capsule of the …
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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 lateral epicondylitis? A lateral epicondyle injection injects corticosteroid medication to reduce pain and inflammation in lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow). Lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, is a painful condition of the elbow due to its overuse or strenuous activity that causes pain in the elbow and arm. As the name suggests, tennis elbow may be caused by playing racquet sports, such …
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What are lighted stylet-assisted tracheal intubation devices? An intubation or endotracheal intubation tube is placed into the windpipe (trachea), or mouth or nose in emergencies. Intubation or endotracheal intubation is a medical procedure in which a tube (endotracheal tube) is placed into the windpipe (trachea) through the mouth or nose. In most emergencies, endotracheal intubation is performed through the mouth. …
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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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What is an intradiscal electrothermal therapy procedure? Intradiscal electrothermal therapy (IDET) treats low back (spinal disc) pain. Intradiscal electrothermal therapy (IDET) or intradiscal electrothermal annuloplasty (IDEA), is a minimally invasive technique for the treatment of low back pain caused due to problems with the spinal disc. IDET introduces a flexible catheter into the disc under fluoroscopic guidance. The catheter is …
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What causes femur fractures in adults? Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of a displaced distal femur fracture involves surgically fastening hardware to the bone so it heals in the correct position. The femur, commonly known as the thigh bone, is the largest bone located in the upper part of your leg. Trauma from a motor vehicle accident, a fall …
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What is the femur bone? The femur or thigh bone is the longest and strongest bone in the body. It usually takes a lot of force to break the femur. A femoral osteotomy corrects deformities of the femur (thigh bone). Motor vehicle accidents are the number one cause of femur fractures. The femur is the only bone in the thigh …
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What is an extensor tendon? A tendon is a flexible but inelastic cord of strong tissue that lies next to the bone; they attach a muscle to bone. Extensor tendons of the upper limb are located on the back of the hands, wrists, and fingers. They allow individuals to straighten their fingers and thumbs. Extensor tendon repair surgery repairs torn …
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