surgery performed by a less-skilled surgeon can result in greater scarring but, in most cases, the skill of the surgeon has little effect on the amount of long-term scarring. Any surgeon is unable to control all of the multitude of factors that determine your risk for long term scarring...
COPD is caused by long-term exposure to cigarette smoke, chemicals or fumes at work, air pollution, or other irritants. Over time, exposure to these toxic substances damages the airways and makes them less elastic. The walls between the air sacs are destroyed, making it difficult for the al...
artificial eye A prosthesis for placement in the orbit of an person whose eye has been removed. Synonym: false eye; glass eyeocular prosthesis See: ocularist black eye Bruising, discoloration, and swelling of the eyelid and tissue around the eye due to trauma. Treatment Application of ice pac...
A colloquial term for a fracture of the radial styloid with the carpal joint. childhood accidental spiral tibial fracture Abbreviation: CASTToddler's fracture. fracture of clavicle Physical injury of the clavicle sufficient to fracture it, often as a result of a fall on an outstretched arm (from...
Apply ice or a cold compress in 15-minute intervals for the first 12 hours. Always place a thin cloth or towel over the ice to prevent direct contact. Stay hydrated, drink lots of water! Patients can also expect swelling and bruising following their treatment, this is completely normal and...
Osteoporosis is a risk factor for hip fracture. SYMPTOMS Pain in the knee or groin is the classic presenting sign of a hip fracture. If the femur is displaced, shortening and rotation of the leg may be present. TREATMENT Preoperatively, Buck traction may be used in the short term to allev...
Early diagnosis and proper management can reduce the risk of long term morbidity and mortality. This study was conducted in the Pediatric Surgery Department, Liaquat University Hospital, Sindh Pakistan over a period of 5 years (2010–2015). During study period 10 patients with SCT enrolled through...
As a result, actors sometimes need to make some compromises on long-term results in order to achieve short-term career goals. In order to create the illusion that time has simply stood still for people in the public eye, secrecy is paramount. Cosmetic surgeons for the stars are very meticul...
Continuation of weight-loss medications for long-term use may be considered if: Medication has been well-tolerated At least 5% of weight reduction from baseline has occurred and lasted 6 months after starting medication The following medications are approved for short-term use (< 12 weeks): ...
The patient is also assessed for the rate of wound healing, bruising, falls, incontinence, ability to change position without assistance, and self-care abilities. Skin should be examined for: Impaired integrity (particularly of the skin covering bony prominences), roughness, sloughing, complaints ...