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Orthopedics
The study of the musculoskeletal system which includes: bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves.
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Shoulder blade
Health care; Orthopedics
The flat triangular bone at the back of the shoulder. Known familiarly as the wingbone or medically as the scapula.
Arthropathy
Health care; Orthopedics
Joint desease. The term arthropathy does not specify the type of joint desease. It might be osteoarthropathy or it might be infectious joint desease or it might be another kind of joint desease.
Osteoarthritis
Health care; Orthopedics
Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis that is caused by the breakdown and eventual loss of the cartilage of one or more joints.
Dislocated shoulder
Health care; Orthopedics
Dislocations of the shoulder occur when the head of the humerus (upper arm bone) is dislocated from its socket in the shoulder blade.
Scoliosis
Health care; Orthopedics
Scoliosis is a disorder that causes an abnormal curve of the spine or backbone.
Osteoporosis
Health care; Orthopedics
A condition characterised by a decrease in the density of bone, decreasing its strength and resulting in fragile bones.
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