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Traction (orthopedics) — In orthopedic medicine, traction refers to the set of mechanisms for straightening broken bones or relieving pressure on the skeletal system. There are two types of traction: skin traction and skeletal traction.It is largely replaced now by more… … Wikipedia
Cervical fracture — Classification and external resources A fracture of the base of the dens ( a part of C2 ) as seen on CT. ICD 10 S … Wikipedia
cervical spondylosis — Degenerative disease of the neck vertebrae. Compression of the spinal cord and cervical nerves by narrowing of spaces between vertebrae causes radiating neck or arm pain and stiffness, restricted head movement, headaches, spastic paralysis, and… … Universalium
cervical fracture — a fracture of a vertebra in the neck (see cervical vertebrae). Cervical fractures range from minor, requiring no treatment, to those associated with paralysis and instant death. Treatment can be support with a collar, skull traction, an orthosis… … Medical dictionary
cervical fracture — a fracture of a vertebra in the neck (see cervical vertebrae). Cervical fractures range from minor, requiring no treatment, to those associated with paralysis and instant death. Treatment can be support with a collar, skull traction, an orthosis… … The new mediacal dictionary
cervical gear — an extraoral appliance by means of which the back of the neck is used for anchorage or as a base of traction in effecting tooth movement … Medical dictionary
Traumatisme rachidien cervical — Sommaire 1 Introduction 2 Grands principes de la prise en charge 2.1 Soins initiaux 2.1.1 Histoire de l accident … Wikipédia en Français
CT — Abbreviation for computed tomography. dynamic C. SYN: dynamic computed tomography. helical C. SYN: spiral computed tomography. spiral C. SYN: spiral computed tomography. * * * calcitonin; calf testis; carboxyl terminal; cardiac tamponade;… … Medical dictionary
HCTU — home cervical traction unit … Medical dictionary
ICT — icteric, icterus; indirect Coombs test; induction chemotherapy; inflammation of connective tissue; information and communications technology; insulin coma therapy; intensive conventional therapy; intermittent cervical traction; interstitial cell… … Medical dictionary
