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Capsular contracture — is an abnormal response of the immune system to foreign materials. It is most discussed in the context of complications from breast implants and artificial joint prosthetics.Capsules of tightly woven collagen fibers normally form as an immune… … Wikipedia
Contracture — This article refers to orthopedic contractures; for other types of contractures see the See Also section below. Contracture Classification and external resources ICD 10 M24.5, M62.4, M67.1, M72.0, T … Wikipedia
capsular — Relating to any capsule. * * * cap·su·lar kap sə lər adj of, relating to, affecting, or resembling a capsule <a capsular contracture> … Medical dictionary
Dupuytren's contracture — Classification and external resources Dupuytren s contracture of the ring finger ICD 10 M … Wikipedia
Breast implant — A breast implant is a prosthesis used to enlarge the size of a woman s breasts (known as breast augmentation, breast enlargement, mammoplasty enlargement, augmentation mammoplasty or the common slang term boob job) for cosmetic reasons; to… … Wikipedia
Dead arm syndrome — starts with repetitive motion and forces on the posterior capsule of the shoulder. The posterior capsule is a band of fibrous tissue that interconnects with tendons of the rotator cuff of the shoulder. Four muscles and their tendons make up the… … Wikipedia
Breast reconstruction — is the rebuilding of a breast, usually in women. It involves using autologous tissue or prosthetic material to construct a natural looking breast. Often this includes the reformation of a natural looking areola and nipple. This procedure involves … Wikipedia
Capsule — The word capsule, or encapsulation, may refer to:* Capsule (anatomy), a cover or envelope partly or wholly surrounding a structure. * Capsule (fruit), a type of dry fruit like the poppy, iris or foxgloveVerify source|date=September 2007. *… … Wikipedia
Cassio Raposo do Amaral — Professor Cassio Menezes Raposo do Amaral, Ph.D. (September 9, 1943, São Paulo, Brazil – September 1, 2005, Campinas, Brazil) was an internationally recognized physician and plastic and reconstructive surgeon. Contents 1 Early life and education… … Wikipedia
G. Patrick Maxwell — is a Nashville, Tennessee based plastic surgeon, and an assistant clinical professor of surgery at Vanderbilt University. [http://www.vanderbilt.edu/catalogs/medical/plastic surgery.html] Maxwell is a graduate of the Vanderbilt University Medical … Wikipedia
