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| surgical puncture to aspirate fluid. |
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| surgical fixation, fusion. |
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| loosening, separating, dissolution. |
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| nourishment, development. |
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| fibrous connective tissue. |
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| increased convexity of the spine. |
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| mandible, lower jaw bone. |
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| bones of the fingers and toes. |
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| CTS (CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME) |
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| A condition caused by compression of the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. |
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| A diagnostic procedure that measures the electrical activity of muscles in response to nerve stimulation. |
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| A chronic autoimmune disorder that disrupts communication between nerves and muscles, leading to muscle weakness. |
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| A degenerative joint disease caused by the breakdown of cartilage within joints. Common symptoms include joint pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. |
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| A condition characterized by a decrease in bone density, making bones weak, brittle, and more prone to fractures. |
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| OT (OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY) |
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| A therapeutic approach focused on enabling individuals to perform meaningful daily activities and tasks despite injury, illness, or disability. |
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| PKR (PARTIAL KNEE REPLACEMENT) |
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| A surgical procedure in which only the damaged part of the knee joint is replaced with a prosthesis. |
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| PMR (POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA) |
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| An inflammatory disorder that causes muscle pain and stiffness, particularly in the shoulders, neck, and hips. |
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| RA (RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS) |
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| A chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the joints, leading to pain, swelling, stiffness, and deformities. |
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| The extent of movement a joint or muscle can achieve in various directions. It is often assessed in physical therapy, injury evaluation, or post-surgery rehabilitation to determine joint health or progress of recovery |
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| RSD (REPETITIVE STRESS DISORDER) |
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| A condition caused by repetitive motion or overuse of muscles, tendons, or nerves, leading to pain, inflammation, or injury. |
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| THR (TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT) |
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| A surgical procedure in which the damaged hip joint is replaced with an artificial prosthesis. |
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| TKR (TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT) |
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| A surgical procedure in which the entire knee joint is replaced with a prosthesis. |
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| The tendon that connects the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) to the heel bone (calcaneus). |
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| A fluid-filled sac located behind the knee, often resulting from joint inflammation or conditions like arthritis. |
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| A condition caused by injury to the brachial plexus, often during birth or trauma. It leads to weakness or paralysis in the shoulder and elbow muscles. |
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