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Of or pertaining to the prevention and treatment of illness, and the preservation of physical and mental well-being, through the services provided by medical professionals.
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bursitis
Health care; Hip surgery
Bursitis is inflammation of the bursa. Bursas (bur’sah) (Latin-purse) are closed sacs lined with membrane containing fluid. They are found or formed in the areas of friction. ...
epidural anesthesia
Health care; Hip surgery
Anesthesia is given upon (or outside) the dura mater. There are several anatomical layers that cover the spinal cord. The space just above the cord and the cerebral spinal fluid ...
dislocation
Health care; Hip surgery
Term used to describe the displacement of an organ or any other part. Dislocation specifically means a disturbance or disarrangement of the normal relation of the bones in the ...
ball and socket joint
Health care; Hip surgery
This is a type of joint. Joints are classified based on their articulation and mobility. Ball and socket joints offer the greatest mobility. Such joints are formed of two or more ...
arthoplasty
Health care; Hip surgery
Arthoplasty literally means an operation for construction of a new movable joint. Usually arthoplasty is done for painful joints where joint movement is desirable. This operation ...
bipolars
Health care; Hip surgery
Bipolar devices are artificial joint articulating devices usually resembling the socket part of a normal ball and socket joint. In such a device, the movement takes place inside ...
brace
Health care; Hip surgery
An orthopedic appliance that supports or holds in correct position any movable part of the body and that allows motion of the part, in contrast to a splint, which prevents motion ...
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