Skier's Thumb Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Skier's Thumb article.
Acetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAcute: Of abrupt onset, in reference to a disease. Acute often also connotes an illness th... See the entire definition of AcuteCast: 1) A protective shell of fiberglass, plastic, or plaster, and bandage that is molde... See the entire definition of CastChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicChronic pain: Pain (an unpleasant sense of discomfort) that persists or progresses over ... See the entire definition of Chronic painCollateral: In anatomy, a collateral is a subordinate or accessory part. A collateral is a... See the entire definition of CollateralDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisElbow: The juncture of the long bones in the middle portion of the upper extremity. The bo... See the entire definition of ElbowEmergency 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 FractureIbuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of IbuprofenIndicate: In medicine, to make a treatment or procedure advisable because of a particular ... See the entire definition of IndicateInjury: 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 Joint
Lateral: 1. In anatomy, the side of the body or a body part that is farther from th... See the entire definition of LateralLeft-handed: The preferential use of the left hand for most fine manual tasks. Approximate... See the entire definition of Left-handedLigament: A tough band of connective tissue that connects various structures, such as two ... See the entire definition of LigamentMedical history: 1. In clinical medicine, the patient's past and present which may ... See the entire definition of Medical historyMotor: Something that produces or refers to motion. For example, a motor neuron is a nerve... See the entire definition of MotorNormal range: Characteristic of 95 percent of values from a normal population. The remaini... See the entire definition of Normal rangeOperation: 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 PainPalm: The grasping side of the hand; the flexor surface of the hand. In contrast to the ba... See the entire definition of PalmPhysical therapy: A branch of rehabilitative health that uses specially designed exercises... See the entire definition of Physical therapyPrimary care: A patient's main source for regular medical care, ideally providing continui... See the entire definition of Primary carePrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisRange of motion: The full movement potential of a joint, usually its range of flexion and ... See the entire definition of Range of motionReferral: The recommendation of a medical or paramedical professional. If you get a refer... See the entire definition of ReferralReferred pain: Pain felt at a site other than where the cause is situated. An example is t... See the entire definition of Referred pain
Rehabilitation: The process of helping a person who has suffered an illness or injury rest... See the entire definition of RehabilitationRight-handed: The preferential use of the right hand for most fine manual tasks. Approxima... See the entire definition of Right-handedRupture: A break or tear in any organ (such as the spleen) or soft tissue (such as the ach... See the entire definition of RuptureShoulder: A structure made up of two main bones: the scapula (shoulder blade) and the hume... See the entire definition of ShoulderSprain: An injury to a ligament that results from overuse or trauma. The treatment of a sp... See the entire definition of SprainStomach: The digestive organ that is located in the upper abdomen, under the ribs. The upp... See the entire definition of StomachStress: In a medical or biological context stress is a physical, mental, or emotional fact... See the entire definition of StressSurgeon: 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 SurgeryTear: A drop of the salty secretion of the lacrimal glands which serves to moisten the con... See the entire definition of TearTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Ulnar: Pertaining to the ulna, the larger bone in the forearm. 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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