fixation

Trachoma

...-Tek anterior cervical plate system Cervical fixation device for use in cervical spinal fusion surgery . Available in both fixed-hole and slotted-hole models. Full article >>> LGV is caused by Chlamydia trachoma tis, a globe-shaped parasitic organ ism that reproduces only inside ...

Titer

...is test is called a coccidio mycosis complement fixation titer . Full article >>>...

Suture

...re Lok Indicated for small vessel ligation and/or fixation of soft tissue s during open and endoscopic procedures; specifically not for use in tubal ligation . Full article >>> Once a suture becomes fused, growth is restricted perpendicular to that suture , and the fused bones act as a ...

Sputum

...is test is called a coccidio mycosis complement fixation titer . Full article >>> When in the lungs , hookworm s can cause a dry cough , difficulty breathing , a low-grade fever and sputum tinged with blood . Full article >>> Symptoms include cough ing, choking , ...

Skeleton

...cle >>> ThermoFX mesh (bioabsorbable fixation plate) For reconstructive procedures in the midface and craniofacial skeleton and treatment of comminuted fractures of the nasoethmoidal and infraorbital areas, the frontal sinus wall, and the orbit al floor. Full article >>> ...

Skeletal

...letal repair system of injectable cancellous bone fixation and replacement material designed to provide structural support to fractures , reducing risk of loss of anatomical positioning while healing. Full article >>> pars basilaris pontis; pars buccopharyngea musculi constrictoris pharyngei ...

Pelvis

...system Self-tapping cannulated screws intended for fixation of pelvis as well as small and long bone fractures ; not intended for spinal use. Full article >>> The painkilling drug (known as an anaesthetic) stops the nerve s in the spinal cord carrying messages of pain from the lower hal...

Patella

...ion device utilizing either cross pin or set screw fixation instruments. Mfg/Source: DePuy - 12/25/97. Full article >>> The complex hinge joint of the upper and lower leg involving the femur , tibia and patella . knock-knee A deformity in which the knees rub together or touch each other...

Lactic acid

...ly-L- lactic acid ) pin Resorbable polymer pin for fixation of fractures of non-load-bearing bones; indicated for use in osteotomies and arthrodesis and fixation of apical, osteochondral, and cancellous non-load-bearing bone fractures . Full article >>...

Immunofluorescence

...#62; The most commonly used are the complement fixation (CF) test and the micro immunofluorescence (micro-IF) tests. Although the micro-IF test is considered more sensitive than the CF test, it is less widely available. Full article >>> Immunofluorescence microscopy -- Microscopy done us...

Humerus

...d bioabsorbable bone screw for use in bone-to-bone fixation in the metaphyseal area, distal humerus , trochanteric area, and in the ankle where the bone is dense; ... Full article >>> The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint with three main bones: the upper arm bone ( humerus ), the colla...

Fractures

...of intra medullary nails originally indicated for fixation of upper extremity fractures (True/Flex intra medullary upper extremity rod system) now expanded to include intra medullary rods for repair of ... Full article >>> Builds bone strength to protect against bone fractures in older a...

Eclampsia

...vulsions and coma . The convulsions begin with fixation of the eyeballs, rolling of the eyes , twitchings of the face, arms, and hands. Then coma with temperature at 103o-104o F. Full article >>> PRE ECLAMPSIA / ECLAMPSIA Pre eclampsia ( toxemia ), or pregnancy -induced high bl...

Dorsal

...> Synthes dorsal distal radius plate For fixation of fractures , osteotomies, and carpal fusions involving the distal radius; applied to the dorsal aspect. Full article >>> Figure 1.42. Dorsal surface of the tongue showing the white filiform papilla e and the red fungiform...

Complement

...le >>> CSF coccidioides complement fixation CSF oligoclonal banding CSF smear CSF VDRL test...#62; The most commonly used are the complement fixation (CF) test and the micro immunofluorescence (micro-IF) tests. Although the micro-IF test is consider...

Chlamydia

...-Tek anterior cervical plate system Cervical fixation device for use in cervical spinal fusion surgery . Available in both fixed-hole and slotted-hole models. Full article >>> Some microbe s, like Chlamydia and Myco plasma , can be detected only with special bacterial culture s...

Anterior

... dynamized system (ADS) Spinal intervertebral body fixation orthosis, consisting of dynamized closed screws, closed transverse fixator connector, anterior rods and closed blocker. Mfg: Abbott Labs. Source: FDA 510K Summary - 2/19/97. Full article >>> The anterior portion of the pelvis loc...