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Acetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAnatomy: The study of human or animal form, by observation or examination of the living be... See the entire definition of AnatomyCast: 1) A protective shell of fiberglass, plastic, or plaster, and bandage that is molde... See the entire definition of CastCirculation: In medicine, the movement of fluid through the body in a regular or circuitou... See the entire definition of CirculationCuts: Severed skin. Washing a cut or scrape with soap and water and keeping it clean and d... See the entire definition of CutsDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDigit: A finger or toe. Distal: The more (or most) distant of two (or more) things. For example, the distal end of... See the entire definition of DistalEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentForearm: The portion of the upper limb from the elbow to the wrist. The forearm has two bo... See the entire definition of ForearmFracture: A break in bone or cartilage. Although usually a result of trauma, a fracture ca... See the entire definition of FractureHandedness: The preferential use of one hand for most fine manual tasks. Right handedness ... See the entire definition of HandednessIbuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of IbuprofenInfection: 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 Inflammation
Injury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryJoint: The area where two bones are attached for the purpose of permitting body parts to m... See the entire definition of JointLeft-handed: The preferential use of the left hand for most fine manual tasks. Approximate... See the entire definition of Left-handedMetacarpals: Five cylindrical bones extending from the wrist to the fingers. Orthopedist: An orthopedic surgeon, a physician who corrects congenital or functional abno... See the entire definition of OrthopedistPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPalm: The grasping side of the hand; the flexor surface of the hand. In contrast to the ba... See the entire definition of PalmPhalanges: The bones of the fingers and of the toes. There are generally three phalanges (... See the entire definition of PhalangesPhysical therapy: A branch of rehabilitative health that uses specially designed exercises... See the entire definition of Physical therapyPlastic surgeon: A surgeon who specializes in reducing scarring or disfigurement that may ... See the entire definition of Plastic surgeonPound: A measure of weight that is equal to 16 ounces or, metrically, 453.6 grams. Abbrevi... See the entire definition of PoundPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisProximal: Toward the beginning, the nearer of two (or more) items. For example, the proxim... See the entire definition of ProximalRange of motion: The full movement potential of a joint, usually its range of flexion and ... See the entire definition of Range of motionRehabilitation: The process of helping a person who has suffered an illness or injury rest... See the entire definition of Rehabilitation
Surgeon: 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 SurgeryTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Trauma: A physical or emotional injury. Tylenol: See: Acetaminophen. Vital: Necessary to maintain life. For example, breathing is a vital function. Wrist: The part of the hand that is nearest the forearm and consists of the carpal bones a... See the entire definition of WristX-ray: High-energy radiation with waves shorter than those of visible light. X-ray is used... See the entire definition of X-ray
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