Achilles Tendon Rupture Glossary of Terms
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Acetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAchilles tendon: One of the longest tendons in the body, a tough sinew that attaches the c... See the entire definition of Achilles tendonAcute: Of abrupt onset, in reference to a disease. Acute often also connotes an illness th... See the entire definition of AcuteAdjacent: Lying nearby. Related terms include superjacent, subjacent, and circumjacent. Fr... See the entire definition of AdjacentAnesthesia: Loss of feeling or awareness, as when an anesthetic is administered before sur... See the entire definition of AnesthesiaAnkle: The ankle joint is complex. It is made up of two joints: the true ankle joint and ... See the entire definition of AnkleArthritis: Inflammation of a joint. When joints are inflamed they can develop stiffness, w... See the entire definition of ArthritisAtrophy: A wasting away or diminution. Muscle atrophy is a decrease in muscle mass, often ... See the entire definition of AtrophyBlood clots: Blood that has been converted from a liquid to a solid state. Also called a t... See the entire definition of Blood clotsCalcaneus: The heel bone, a more or less rectangular bone at the back of the foot. Also kn... See the entire definition of CalcaneusCalf: The belly or fleshy hind part of the back of the leg below the knee. The calf is mad... See the entire definition of CalfCast: 1) A protective shell of fiberglass, plastic, or plaster, and bandage that is molde... See the entire definition of CastConditioning: 1) Exercise and practice to build the body up for either improved normal pe... See the entire definition of ConditioningDepression: An illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts and that affects the way... See the entire definition of DepressionDiabetes: Refers to diabetes mellitus or, less often, to diabetes insipidus. Diabetes mell... See the entire definition of Diabetes
Diagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDrain: A device for removing fluid from a cavity or wound. A drain is typically a tube or ... See the entire definition of DrainEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentFascia: A flat band of tissue below the skin that covers underlying tissues and separates ... See the entire definition of FasciaHeart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHeel bone: Formally called the calcaneus. A more or less rectangular bone at the back o... See the entire definition of Heel boneIbuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of IbuprofenIncidence: The frequency with which something, such as a disease or trait, appears in a pa... See the entire definition of IncidenceIndicate: In medicine, to make a treatment or procedure advisable because of a particular ... See the entire definition of IndicateInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInflammation: A localized reaction that produces redness, warmth, swelling, and pain as a ... See the entire definition of InflammationInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryKnee: The knee is a joint which has three parts. The thigh bone (the femur) meets the lar... See the entire definition of KneeLeg: In popular usage, the part of the body from the top of the thigh down to the foot, an... See the entire definition of LegLigament: A tough band of connective tissue that connects various structures, such as two ... See the entire definition of Ligament
Lower leg: The lower leg is the bottom segment of the leg: the part below the knee. Metatarsal: One of the five cylindrical bones that extend from the heel to the toes. MRI: Magnetic resonance imaging. Muscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleNerve: A bundle of fibers that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory an... See the entire definition of NerveObjective: In a microscope, the objective (also called the objective lens) is the lens nea... See the entire definition of ObjectiveOperation: In medicine, a surgical procedure. Many operations are named after persons. The... See the entire definition of OperationPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPhysical therapist: A person who is trained and certified by a state or accrediting body t... See the entire definition of Physical therapistPhysical therapy: A branch of rehabilitative health that uses specially designed exercises... See the entire definition of Physical therapyPlantar: Having to do with the sole of the foot. Prognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisRehabilitation: The process of helping a person who has suffered an illness or injury rest... See the entire definition of RehabilitationRupture: A break or tear in any organ (such as the spleen) or soft tissue (such as the ach... See the entire definition of Rupture
Spasm: A brief, automatic jerking movement. A muscle spasm can be quite painful, with the ... See the entire definition of SpasmStomach: The digestive organ that is located in the upper abdomen, under the ribs. The upp... See the entire definition of StomachStrain: 1. An injury to a tendon or muscle resulting from overuse or trauma. 2. A heredita... See the entire definition of StrainSurgeon: A physician who treats disease, injury, or deformity via operative or manual meth... See the entire definition of SurgeonSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgerySuture: 1. A type of joint between the bones of the skull where the bones are held ... See the entire definition of SutureTear: A drop of the salty secretion of the lacrimal glands which serves to moisten the con... See the entire definition of TearTendinitis: Inflammation of a tendon (the tissue by which muscle attaches to bone). Tendin... See the entire definition of TendinitisTendon: The soft tissue by which muscle attaches to bone. Tendons are somewhat flexible, b... See the entire definition of TendonTension: 1) The pressure within a vessel, such as blood pressure: the pressure within t... See the entire definition of TensionTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Thigh: The thick, muscular portion of the leg that extends from the hip to the knee. The t... See the entire definition of ThighTylenol: See: Acetaminophen. Ultrasound: High-frequency sound waves. Ultra-sound waves can be bounced off tissues by us... See the entire definition of UltrasoundUncertainty: "Medicine's ground state is uncertainty. And wisdom -- for both patients and ... See the entire definition of Uncertainty
Vital: Necessary to maintain life. For example, breathing is a vital function.
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