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Orthopedics
The study of the musculoskeletal system which includes: bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves.
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Fracture
Health care; Diseases
A medical condition in which there is a break in the continuity of the bone.
Gangrene
Health care; Diseases
The death of body tissue due to the loss of blood supply to that tissue, sometimes permitting bacteria to invade it and accelerate its decay.
Joint
Health care; Diseases
A joint is the area where two bones are attached for the purpose of motion of body parts. A joint is usually formed of fibrous connective tissue and cartilage.
Abduction
Health care; Diseases
In medicine, the movement of a limb away from the midline of the body.
Avulsion fracture
Health care; Diseases
An avulsion fracture is a bone fracture which occurs when a fragment of bone tears away from the main mass of bone as a result of physical trauma.
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