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 …
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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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What are knee injections? Knee injection is performed to treat the pain arising from various diseases of the knee joint. Knee injection is a procedure in which medications are injected into the knee joint to treat the pain due to various causes. There are different types of knee injections. The most common type of intra-articular knee injection is corticosteroids. Other …
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What is compartment syndrome? A compartment pressure measurement test is testing for compartment syndrome. Compartment syndrome is a painful condition caused by excessive pressure building up within and between muscles. The muscles in your arms and legs are divided into groups by thick bands of tissue called fascia. The fascia has some openings or compartments which contain muscle tissue, nerves, …
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What is a digital amputation? A digital amputation is the surgical removal of a portion of a finger, which can include the tip, end, or joint due to severe injury or elective surgery for a condition that has affected the finger. A digital amputation involves surgical removal of a part of a finger. When are digital amputations performed? Digital amputations …
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What are the important functions of the liver? A liver biopsy is a procedure that involves inserting a small needle into the liver to collect a tissue sample. The liver is the body’s largest internal organ that performs multiple body functions. The liver synthesizes the body's proteins, blood clotting factors, components of lipid (cholesterol), glycogen, and bile. It also helps …
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What is the olecranon bursa? Aspiration of the olecranon bursa is the drainage by needle of the fluid inside the lubricating fluid sack (bursa) at the tip of the elbow. The olecranon is the pointed bone at the tip of the elbow. A bursa is a fluid-filled sac at the tip of the elbow. The bursa helps the skin glide …
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What is ankle taping and bracing? Ankle taping and bracing provides stability to the ankle joint during athletic activity; whether to protect the joint from injury or to stabilize and existing injury. Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports-related injuries in the United States which can result in significant breaks from sports, training and other physical activities. Ankle …
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What is a Bristow procedure? The Bristow procedure fixes shoulder instability due to shoulder blade (scapula) deformity. Bristow procedure and its variants are performed to treat shoulder instability caused by shoulder blade problems (glenoid defects). The outer end on the scapula (shoulder blade) is called the glenoid. It meets the head of the humerus (the bone of the upper arm) to …
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What are ankle splints? Ankle splints are applied to minimize movement and provide support and comfort by stabilizing an injury at the ankle joint. Splints are primarily used to stabilize injuries to bones until the patient can be evaluated by a consultant, such as an orthopedic surgeon. These are also used to achieve immobilization for primary healing or in the …
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