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Tenotomy

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Definition Tenotomy is the cutting of a tendon. This and related procedures are also called tendon release, tendon lengthening, and heel-cord release (for tenotomy of the Achilles tendon). Purpose Tenotomy is performed in order to lengthen a muscle that has developed improperly, or become shortened and is resistant to stretch. Encyclopedia of Surgery: A...

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Venous Thrombosis Prevention

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Definition Venous thrombosis prevention is a means to prevent blood clots from forming in veins within the body. Purpose Different preventative methods can also maintain normal blood flow and therefore enable oxygen and nutrients to reach the cells of the body. Blood clots can be painful and can cause serious damage to tissues...

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Wound Care

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Definition A wound is a disruption in the continuity of cells—anything that causes cells that would normally be connected to become separated. Wound healing is the restoration of that continuity. Several effects may result with the occurrence of a wound: immediate loss of all or part of organ functioning, sympathetic stress...

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1999 Alcohol-related Traffic Fatalities

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AAOS Online Service Fact Sheet2000 Alcohol-related Traffic Fatalities Highly Reputable

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1999 Speed-related Traffic Fatalities

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AAOS Online Service Fact Sheet2000 Speed-related Traffic Fatalities Highly Reputable

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1999 Traffic Fatalities

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AAOS Online Service Fact Sheet2000 Traffic Fatalities Highly Reputable

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Aerobic Exercise

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AAOS Online Service Fact SheetAerobic Exercise Highly Reputable

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- Patient Information: Sports Medicine: Exercise

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Anatomy of a Joint

Location: http://www.med.utah.edu/healthinfo/pediatric/arthritis/joint.htm

Large labelled diagrams of parts of joint. Definitions of parts of joint. Diagrmas of different kinds of joints. University of Utah Health Sciences Center.

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Arthroscopic surgery

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Do You have a problem with your shoulder,knee or hand? Do you want to know more about arthroscopy, Electrothermal surgery and sport injuries? We answer your question by E-mail! Use our on line forms.

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