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In medical terms, a break of a weakend bone is usually due to osteoporosis. A person with osteoporosis suffers from weakend bones which can very easily fracture or break with very little pressure.
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What does process mean in medical terms?
Process in medical terms typically means a normal anatomical bone protrusion.
What is the femur called in non medical terms?
T'igh bone
What is a 6 letter word for a break in a bone?
A bone fracture is the medical term for a "broken bone" but with 8 letters it does not suit. Perhaps splint is a term that could be used but it is not the correct medical term.
What are terms used for displacement of a bone from its joint?
Partial displacement of a bone from its joint is a medical subluxation. Complete displacement of a bone from its joint is a dislocation.
What is the medical term meaning A break common in children in which the bone splinters but the break is incomplete?
A Greenstick Fracture
What does -desis mean in medical terms?
Surgical fixation of bone or joint; to bind; tie together
What is the medical term meaning breakdown and removal of bone?
Osteoclasis, bone degeneration, or osteodegeneration are some general terms for this. Other terms would be osteoporosis and osteitis deformans (present in Paget's disease).
Is a human bone weakened by extreme pressure's After a bone has been forced into positions that are not normal with large force is the bone (back bone) weakened for future stresses?
The "back bone" is not a single bone, but a series (of 12 or 19 vertebrae) interspersed with collagenous disks. The bone either get broken or not - the discs however can be damaged.
Is pathologic fracture is a fracture caused by trauma to the site?
A pathologic fracture is a broken bone that's caused by a disease, rather than an injury. Some conditions weaken your bones, which makes them more likely to break. Everyday things, such as coughing, stepping out of a car, or bending over can fracture a bone that's been weakened by an illness.
If I had a broken bone, would I recieve treatment at local medical clinics?
Yes, if you break a bone, you will receive medical treatment at a local clinic. The only reason this wouldn't be the case, is if you chose to seek help elsewhere.
What is the medical aid used to support the body following leg injury?
If it is a bone break injury , then a splint is required.
What does bone on bone mean in medical terms?
"Bone on bone" is a phrase often used to signify that arthritis has progressed to the point that the cushioning between bones is gone. For instance, if the knee cartilage is been destroyed, the bones may be touching.
