Showing posts with label Orthopaedics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Orthopaedics. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Osteoporosis

Definition
A skeletal disease characterized by low bone mass, disruption of skeletal microarchitecture, and increased skeletal fragility resulting in fractures occurring with a fall from standing height or less or with no trauma

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Lower Back Pain

Definition
A common musculoskeletal disorder affecting 80% of people at some point in their lives.

Monday, March 14, 2011

Hip fracture

Definition
Fracture of the femur head or neck, usually as the result of a fall. The following classification derives from the vascular anatomy of the head and neck of the femur.
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