Wrist Injury (Wrist Fracture) Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Wrist Injury (Wrist Fracture) article.
Acetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAnatomical snuffbox: A hollow seen on the radial aspect (the thumbside) of the dorsum (the... See the entire definition of Anatomical snuffboxCarpal bone: One of the wrist bones. There are eight carpal bones that are arranged in two... See the entire definition of Carpal boneCarpal tunnel syndrome: Compression and irritation of the median nerve as it passes under ... See the entire definition of Carpal tunnel syndromeCast: 1) A protective shell of fiberglass, plastic, or plaster, and bandage that is molde... See the entire definition of CastEmergency 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 IbuprofenInflammation: 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 InjuryJoint: The area where two bones are attached for the purpose of permitting body parts to m... See the entire definition of JointMuscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleOccult: Hidden. For example, occult blood in the stool is hidden from the eye but can be d... See the entire definition of OccultOrthopedist: An orthopedic surgeon, a physician who corrects congenital or functional abno... See the entire definition of Orthopedist
Pain: 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 PharmacyRadius: The smaller of the two bones of the forearm, located on the thumb's side. (The lar... See the entire definition of RadiusShoulder: 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 SprainStrain: 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 SurgeonSyndrome: A combination of symptoms and signs that together represent a disease process. Tear: 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. Tylenol: See: Acetaminophen. Ulna: The larger of the two long bones within the forearm. (The smaller one is the radius.... See the entire definition of UlnaWrist: 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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