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mass of bone tissue that forms at fracture sites during healing |
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noise produced by bones or cartilage rubbing together |
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abnormal increase in curve of thoracic spine; humpback |
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abnormal increase in forward curvature of lumbar spine; swayback |
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lateral curvature of the spine |
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branch of medicine specializing in diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal system; physician is an orthopedist |
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artificial device to substitute for a missing or damaged body part |
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brace or splint used to prevent or correct deformities; specialist in making is an orthotist |
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first cervical vertebra, etc |
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degenerative joint disease |
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first lumbar vertebra, etc |
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nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
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open reduction - internal fixation |
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systemic lupus erythematosus |
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first throacic vertebra, etc |
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