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Spinal Injuries Association

Location: http://www.spinal.co.uk/

United Kingdom national organisation of spinal cord injured people. The Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) was set up in 1974 in order to support people with SCI. The founders themselves had SCI and, to this day, SIA is run by a board of trustees who live with spinal cord injury.
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Traction

Location: http://www.surgeryencyclopedia.com/St-Wr/Traction.html

Definition Traction is force applied by weights or other devices to treat bone or muscle disorders or injuries. Purpose Traction treats fractures, dislocations, or muscle spasms in an effort to correct deformities and promote healing. Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers
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Wound Care

Location: http://www.surgeryencyclopedia.com/St-Wr/Wound-Care.html

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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Fractures

Location: http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=125

AAOS Online Service Fact SheetFractures Highly Reputable
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Fractures and Sprains

Location: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/fracturesandsprains/htm/index.htm

This tutorial tells about the differences between fractures and sprains of the arms and leg. Includes anatomy, treatment, expectations and precautions, and risks and complications. Viewing this tutorial requires Flash plug-in. From X-plain.com - Patient Education Institute.
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Internal Fixation for Fractures

Location: http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=258

AAOS Online Service Fact SheetInternal Fixation for Fractures Highly Reputable
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