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Compression fracture — A fracture caused by compression, the act of pressing together. Compression fractures of the vertebrae are especially common in the elderly. A fracture is a break in the bone or cartilage. It usually is a result of trauma but can be due to an… … Medical dictionary
burst fracture — axial compression f … Medical dictionary
Bone fracture — Classification and external resources Internal and external views of an arm with a compound fracture, both before and after surgery. ICD 10 … Wikipedia
spinal compression — spinal cord compression a condition in which pressure is exerted on the spinal cord, as by a tumor, spinal fracture, etc.; its manifestations, which vary with location and degree of pressure, may include pain, paresthesias, and sensory and motor… … Medical dictionary
pilon fracture — comminuted fracture of the inferior articular surface of the tibia and the malleoli, caused by axial compression of the ankle joint … Medical dictionary
Calcaneal fracture — Classification and external resources X ray of a fractured calcaneus. ICD 10 S … Wikipedia
Burst fracture — A burst fracture is a type of traumatic spinal injury in which a vertebra breaks from a high energy axial load, with pieces of the vertebra shattering into surrounding tissues and sometimes the spinal canal [… … Wikipedia
Osteoporosis — Classification and external resources A stooped back is often the result of osteoporosis. ICD 10 M … Wikipedia
Structural engineering — is a field of engineering dealing with the analysis and design of structures that support or resist loads. Structural engineering is usually considered a speciality within civil engineering, but it can also be studied in its own right. [cite… … Wikipedia
endocrine system, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction group of ductless glands (gland) that regulate body processes by secreting chemical substances called hormones (hormone). Hormones act on nearby tissues or are carried in the bloodstream to act on specific target organs… … Universalium
