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January 12, 2011

OSTEOLYSIS

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OSTEOLYSIS:

Active resorption or degeneration of bone caused by disease, infection or ischemia. In total hip replacement patients it can be caused when there is metal-on-metal rubbing of the artificial hip joint which releases metal ions such as cobalt and chromium. These wear particles trigger an immune response which causes resorption of living bone tissues.

Often osteoloysis is asymptomatic -- without symptoms -- and can lead to the hip implant loosening or a bone breaking.

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January 12, 2011

Metallosis

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METALLOSIS:

A serious medical condition in which metallic debris builds up in the soft tissues of the body. A major cause of this condition comes from medical devices such as artificial hip implants and artificial knee joint replacements.

Metallosis is one side-effect of metal-on-metal rubbing of artificial hip joints which led to the recall of the DePuy ASR hip implant systems.

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January 12, 2011

Cobaltism

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COBALTISM:

Is a medical condition in which there is an excessive level of cobalt, a metal, in the body. While Cobalt is essential for health in minute amounts, in excessive amounts it is toxic and can lead to damage of multiple organs leading to deafness, blindness, headaches, peripherperal neruopathy cognitive decline, heart problems and kidney failure.

Cobaltism is one side-effect of metal-on-metal rubbing of artificial hip joints which led to the recall of the DePuy ASR hip implant systems.

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January 12, 2011

Necrosis

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NECROSIS:

Is premature death of cells and tissues. Necrosis can be caused by infection, toxins or trauma.

Necrosis can affect some artificial hip implant patients if their hip device rubs metal-on-metal, releasing cobalt and chromium ions into the surrounding tissue and bloodstream.

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October 9, 2007

ABDUCTION

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ABDUCTION:

Lateral movement of a limb away from the median plane or midline of the body.

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October 8, 2007

ABRASION

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ABRASION

Superficial damage to the skin.

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October 7, 2007

ACCELERATION-DECELERATION INJURY

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ACCELERATION-DECELERATION INJURY:

Injury to the neck area commonly caused by hyperextension/hyperflexion of the neck. This is usually associated with rear end auto accidents.

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October 6, 2007

ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING

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ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING:

A person’s normal activities in everyday life such as grooming one’s self, maintaining one’s home, eating, working, and participating in recreational activities.

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October 5, 2007

ACUITY

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ACUITY:

The sharpness or quality of a sensation.

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October 4, 2007

ACUPRESSURE

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ACUPRESSURE:

A traditional Chinese form of medicine where physical pressure is applied to acupuncture points for the purpose of relieving pain. Its techniques are derived from acupuncture.

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October 3, 2007

ACUPUNCTURE

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ACUPUNCTURE:

A traditional Chinese form of medicine where needles are inserted and manipulated into points on the body for the purpose of relieving pain.

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October 2, 2007

ACUTE

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ACUTE:

The rapid onset of an injury or other medical condition. This is also a short course of an injury or other medical condition, as opposed to chronic.

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October 1, 2007

ADDUCTION

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ADDUCTION:

Lateral movement of a limb toward the median plane or midline of the body.

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September 30, 2007

ADHESION

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ADHESION:

Scar tissue and other fibrosis tissue that form between other tissue and organs, often a result of surgery. This is also known as internal scar tissue. A natural part of the body’s healing process.

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September 29, 2007

ADSON’S TEST

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ADSON’S TEST:

Used to evaluate thoracic outlet syndrome. The test involves having the patient in a sitting position with his or her head turned to one side with the arm on the same side extended straight out and slightly to the back. The patient takes a deep breath. When the test is positive for thoracic outlet syndrome, the patient experiences a loss or decrease in the radial or wrist pulse.

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September 29, 2007

ADJUSTMENT

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ADJUSTMENT:

Chiropractic and osteopathic term meaning the therapeutic manipulation of the spine with the intent of aligning the vertebrae, as well as the therapeutic application of force to specific joints and tissue.

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September 28, 2007

AFFECT

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AFFECT:

An instinctual and observable emotional reaction to some external stimuli. The reaction can be facial, vocal or gestural.

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September 27, 2007

ALERT

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ALERT:

An instinctual and observable emotional reaction to some external stimuli. The reaction can be facial, vocal or gestural.

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September 26, 2007

AMNESIA

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AMNESIA:

Loss of memory.

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September 26, 2007

AMBULATE

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AMBULATE:

Walk.

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