Orthopaedics · Musculoskeletal System · Easy
Traction
Meaning: A steady pulling force applied to a limb or spine to align bones or relieve muscle spasm.
In practice: Skin traction was used to keep the child's femoral fracture aligned while awaiting surgery.
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Two questions on related orthopaedics words.
Which word means: Movement that points the foot and toes downwards, away from the shin.
Answer: Plantarflexion
Which word means: Death of bone tissue caused by a loss of blood supply, often affecting the femoral head.
Answer: Osteonecrosis
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