Orthopedic Glossary of Terms |
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Necrosis |
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Death of tissue due to deprivation of a blood supply. |
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Neoplasm |
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Mass of tissue that grows more rapidly than normal and may be benign or malignant. |
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Nerve entrapment |
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Condition whereby a nerve is compressed between a bone or soft tissue. |
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Nerve root |
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The portion of a nerve associated with its origin in the spinal cord, such as C6 or L5. |
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Neurapraxia |
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Injury to a nerve that results in temporary neurological deficits followed by complete recovery of function. |
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Neuritis |
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Inflammation or irritation of a nerve; commonly found between the 3 rd and 4 th metatarsal heads. |
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Neuroma |
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A nerve tumor |
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Neurotmesis |
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Complete severance of a nerve |
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Nightstick fracture |
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Fracture to the ulna due to a direct blow. Commonly seen in football players. |
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Nociceptors |
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Specialized nerve ending that transmits pain. |
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Nonunion fracture |
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A fracture where healing is delayed or fails to unite at all. |
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NSAID |
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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
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