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Glossary - Surgical Care

Glossary of terms relating to surgery

Fractures

A fracture is a partial or complete break in the bone. When a fracture occurs, it is classified as either open or closed.

Fractures in Children

Fractures occur when more force is applied to the bone than the bone can absorb. Bones are weakest when they are twisted.

Myoglobin (Blood)

This test measures the amount of a protein called myoglobin in your blood. It’s done to help diagnose conditions caused by muscle damage, including heart attack.

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Detailed information on abdominal aortic aneurysms, including description of abdominal aortic aneurysm, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and full-color anatomical and procedure illustrations

Acute Spinal Cord Injury

Many types of trauma can cause an acute spinal cord injury. The more common types occur when the area of the spine or neck is bent or compressed.

Acute Spinal Cord Injury in Children

Many types of trauma can cause an acute spinal cord injury. The more common types occur when the area of the spine or neck is bent or compressed.

Glossary - Nontraumatic Emergencies

Glossary of terms relating to non-traumatic emergencies

Head Injury in Children

The more common causes of head injury in children are falls, motor vehicle accidents—in which the child is either a passenger or a pedestrian—or a result of child abuse.

Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

Detailed information on thoracic aortic aneurysms, including description of a thoracic aortic aneurysm, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and full-color anatomical illustrations

Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Insertion  (tests & procedures)

During this procedure, an electronic device is inserted into the chest to help regulate electrical problems with the heart by providing either anti-tachycardia pacing (ATP) or shock therapy to prevent sudden cardiac arrest.