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  Arm Fracture *********************************************************** Relevant Background: " A  bone fracture  (abbreviated  FRX  or  Fx ,  F x , or  # ) is a medical condition in which there is a partial or complete break in the continuity of the  bone . In more severe cases, the bone may be broken into several pieces. [1]  A bone fracture may be the result of high force  impact  or  stress , or a minimal trauma injury as a result of certain medical conditions that weaken the bones, such as  osteoporosis ,  osteopenia ,  bone cancer , or  osteogenesis imperfecta , where the fracture is then properly termed a  pathologic fracture .. . A bone fracture may be diagnosed based on the history given and the physical examination performed.   Radiographic imaging  often is performed to confirm the diagnosis. Under certain circumstances, radiographic examination of the nearby joints is indica...

Scoliosis Surgery ******************************************************** Relevant Background:   Scoliosis   is a medical condition in which a person's   spine   has a sideways curve. [2]   The curve is usually "S"- or "C"-shaped over three dimensions. [2] [6]   In some, the degree of curve is stable, while in others, it increases over time. [3]   Mild scoliosis does not typically cause problems, but more severe cases can affect breathing and movement. [3] [7]   Pain is usually present in adults, and can worsen with age. .. The cause of most cases is unknown, but it is believed to involve a combination of   genetic   and   environmental factors . [3]   Risk factors include other affected family members. [2]   It can also occur due to another condition such as   muscle spasms ,   cerebral palsy ,   Marfan syndrome , and tumors such as   neurofibromatosis . [2]   Diagnosis is confirmed with   X...

  Tonsil Surgery ************************************************************* Relevant Background: " Tonsillectomy   is a   surgical procedure   in which both   palatine tonsils   are fully removed from the back of the   throat . [1]   The procedure is mainly performed for recurrent   throat infections   and   obstructive sleep apnea   (OSA). [1]   For those with frequent throat infections, surgery results in fewer sore throats in the following one to two years, but unclear long term benefits. [1] [2]   In children with OSA it results in improved   quality of life ... While generally safe, complications may include bleeding, vomiting, dehydration, trouble eating, and trouble talking. [1]  Throat pain typically lasts about one to two weeks after surgery. [1] [4]  Bleeding occurs in about 1% within the first day and another 2% after that. [1]  Death occurs as a result in between...

Stomach Surgery ***************************************************************** Relevant Background: " Laparoscopy  ... is an operation performed in the   abdomen   or   pelvis   using small   incisions   (usually 0.5–1.5 cm) with the aid of a camera. The laparoscope aids diagnosis or therapeutic interventions with a few small cuts in the abdomen. .. Laparoscopic surgery, also called   minimally invasive surgery   (MIS),   bandaid surgery , or   keyhole surgery , is a modern   surgical   technique. There are a number of advantages to the patient with laparoscopic surgery versus the more common, open procedure. These include reduced pain due to smaller incisions, reduced   hemorrhaging   and shorter recovery time. The key element is the use of a   laparoscope , a long fiber optic cable system that allows viewing of the affected area by snaking the cable from a more distant, but more easily access...

  Shoulder Surgery ************************************************************************** Relevant Background: " Shoulder surgery  is a means of treating injured  shoulders . Many surgeries have been developed to repair the muscles, connective tissue, or damaged joints that can arise from traumatic or overuse injuries to the shoulder.... A  rotator cuff tear  can be treated with arthroscopic rotator cuff repair..." (" Shoulder surgery ",  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoulder_surgery#Rotator_cuff_tear ) *** Relevant background on rotor cuff tear: " A   rotator cuff tear   is an injury where one or more of the   tendons   or   muscles   of the   rotator cuff   of the   shoulder   get torn. [4]   Symptoms may include   shoulder pain , which is often worse with movement, or weakness. [1]   This may limit people’s ability to brush their hair or put on clothing. [4]   Clicking may also ...

  Knee Surgery Relevant Background on Knee Surgery: " In  humans  and other  primates , the  knee  joins the  thigh  with the  leg  and consists of two  joints : one between the  femur   and  tibia  (tibiofemoral joint), and one between the femur and  patella  (patellofemoral joint). [1]  It is the largest joint in the human body. [2]  The knee is a modified  hinge joint , which permits  flexion  and  extension  as well as slight internal and external rotation...  Before the advent of   arthroscopy   and   arthroscopic surgery , patients having surgery for a torn ACL required at least nine months of rehabilitation, having initially spent several weeks in a full-length plaster cast. With   current techniques , such patients may be walking without crutches in two weeks, and playing some sports in a few months... In addition to developing new sur...