1
Q
What is prosthesis
A
A device or artificial substitute designed to replace, as much as possible, the function or appearance of a missing limb or body part.
2
Q
Complications of prosthetic use
A
choke syndrome
skin problems
painful residual limb
Basic Orthopaedic Sciences
flashcards
Decks in class (24)
# Cards
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Orthopaedic pharmacology13
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Infection and inflammation6
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Orthopaedic oncology6
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Ligaments and tendons7
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Meniscus5
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Articular cartilage5
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Nerve4
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Skeletal muscle6
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Basics of bone6
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Bone injury, h ealing and grafting7
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Intervertebral disc3
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Biomaterial behaviour4
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Biomechanics and joint replacement of the hip6
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Biomechanics of the spine3
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Biomechanics of shoulder and elbow2
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Biomechanics of the hand and wrist9
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Biomechanics and joint replacement of foot and ankle6
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Friction, lubrication, wear and corrosion8
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Gait4
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Prosthetics2
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Orthotics4
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Osteoarthritis5
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Biomechanics of fracture fixation11
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Common bone disorder1
