May 10, 2007 -
M&M's aren't exactly what come to mind when you think of a nice unique, Mother's Day gift. But what if, instead of being stamped with an "m" it was stamped with a personalized message instead? This year the M&M's folks are touting their personalized messages as "the perfect gift to bring a fun and heartfelt connection to mom" and it looks like a few folks are biting, including Blair "I've done a bunch of other things, but you probably remember me as Dr.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Alternative Names
- Considerations
- Causes
- Symptoms
- First Aid
- Do Not
- Call immediately for emergency medical assistance if
- Prevention
- References
Illustrations
Skeletal spine
Vertebra, cervical (neck)
Vertebra, lumbar (low back)
Vertebra, thoracic (mid back)
Vertebral column
Central nervous system
Spinal cord injury
Spinal anatomy
Two person roll - series
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Definition
Your spinal cord contains the nerves that carry messages between your brain and body. The cord passes through your neck and back. A spinal cord injury is very serious because it can cause paralysis below the site of the injury.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Back
Overview
- Procedure, part 1
- Procedure, part 2
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Procedure, part 1
To roll an injured person two people are needed. One person is stationed at the head and the other at the victim's side. The person on the side places one hand on the victim's shoulder and the other on the victim's thigh area.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Alternative Names
- Information
Illustrations
Skeleton
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Alternative Names
Elbow carrying angle - excessive; Excessive carrying angle of the elbow; Cubitus valgus
Information
With the arms extended at the sides and the palms facing forward, the forearm and hands are normally slightly away from the body. This is the normal "carrying angle" of the elbow, which is 5 to 15 degrees. This angle permits the forearms to clear the hips in swinging movements during walking, and is important when carrying objects.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Causes, incidence, and risk factors
- Symptoms
- Signs and tests
- Treatment
- Expectations (prognosis)
- Complications
- Calling your health care provider
- Prevention
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Definition
Spondylolisthesis is a condition in which a bone (vertebra) in the lower part of the spine slips forward and onto a bone below it.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
In children, spondylolisthesis usually occurs between the fifth bone in the lower back (lumbar vertebra) and the first bone in the sacrum area. It is often due to a birth defect in that area of the spine.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Causes, incidence, and risk factors
- Symptoms
- Signs and tests
- Treatment
- Expectations (prognosis)
- Complications
- Calling your health care provider
- Prevention
Illustrations
Wrist anatomy
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Definition
Compartment syndrome involves the compression of nerves and blood vessels within an enclosed space. This leads to impaired blood flow and muscle and nerve damage.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Thick layers of tissue called fascia separate groups of muscles in the arms and legs from each other.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Alternative Names
- Causes, incidence, and risk factors
- Symptoms
- Signs and tests
- Treatment
- Expectations (prognosis)
- Complications
- Calling your health care provider
- Prevention
Illustrations
Radial nerve dysfunction
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Definition
Radial nerve dysfunction is a problem with the movement or sensation of the back of the arm (triceps), the forearm, or the hand.
Alternative Names
Neuropathy - radial nerve ; Radial nerve palsy
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Radial nerve dysfunction is a form of peripheral neuropathy. It occurs when there is damage to the radial nerve, which travels down the arm and supplies movement to the triceps muscle at the back of the upper arm.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Alternative Names
- Considerations
- Causes
- Symptoms
- First Aid
- Do Not
- Call immediately for emergency medical assistance if
- Prevention
Illustrations
Fracture types (1)
Hand splint - series
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Definition
A splint is a device used for holding a part of the body stable and motionless to prevent pain and further injury.
Alternative Names
Splint - instructions
Considerations
The purpose of a splint is to protect a wounded body part from further damage until you get medical help. It is important to check for good circulation after the injured body part has been immobilized.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Alternative Names
- Considerations
- Causes
- Symptoms
- First Aid
- Do Not
- Call immediately for emergency medical assistance if
- Prevention
Illustrations
Amputation repair
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Definition
Traumatic amputation is the loss of a body part -- usually a finger, toe, arm, or leg-- that occurs as the result of an accident or trauma.
Alternative Names
Loss of a body part
Considerations
If an accident or trauma results in complete amputation (the body part is totally severed), the part sometimes can be reattached, especially when proper care is taken of the severed part and stump.
In a partial amputation, some soft-tissue connection remains.
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Mar 10, 2008 -
A little while ago, I was browsing the candy aisle at Circuit City — I know, weird place to look for candy, but I was there waiting for someone else to make a purchase — when I came across a candy I had never seen before. Called 1&Only, it was a monstrous offering of Chocolate Chip Cookies, Peanut Butter Cups, Oreos, M&Ms, white chocolate chips, and more chocolate. It sounded a bit awful, so naturally I had to buy one.
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