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Femoral head ostectomy — (FHO) is a surgical procedure that removes the femoral head and neck from the femur. FHO surgery is performed to alleviate pain. It is a salvage procedure, reserved for condition where pain can not be alleviated in any other way. It is common in… … Wikipedia
Femoral nerve — Nerve: Femoral nerve The lumbar plexus and its branches. (Femoral labeled at bottom left.) … Wikipedia
joint — /joynt/, n. 1. the place at which two things, or separate parts of one thing, are joined or united, either rigidly or in such a way as to permit motion; juncture. 2. a connection between pieces of wood, metal, or the like, often reinforced with… … Universalium
Femoral vein — Vein: Femoral vein Drawing of the left femoral triangle shows superior portion of the femoral vein … Wikipedia
Joint — For other uses, see Joint (disambiguation). Typical Joint A joint is the location at which two or more bones make contact.[1] They are constructed to allow movement and provide mechanical support, and are classified structurally and functionally … Wikipedia
Joint — A joint is the area where two bones are attached for the purpose of motion of body parts. A joint is usually formed of fibrous connective tissue and cartilage. An articulation or an arthrosis is the same as a joint. Joints are grouped according… … Medical dictionary
Stifle joint — The stifle joint is a complex joint in the hindlimbs of quadruped mammals such as the sheep, horse or dog. It is the equivalent joint to the human knee. It is often the largest synovial joint in the body.The stifle joint consists of the… … Wikipedia
Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis — DiseaseDisorder infobox Name = Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis ICD10 = ICD10|M ICD9 = ICD9| Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis is a common cause of hip and knee pain in children aged 10 17. It is the most common hip disorder in adolescence. It is… … Wikipedia
Proximal femoral focal deficiency — (PFFD) is a rare, non hereditary birth defect that affects the pelvis, particularly the hip bone, and the proximal femur. The disorder may affect one side or both, with the hip being deformed and the leg shortened.It is commonly linked with the… … Wikipedia
lateral femoral circumflex artery — n an artery that branches from the deep femoral artery or from the femoral artery itself and that supplies the muscles of the lateral part of the thigh and hip joint compare MEDIAL FEMORAL CIRCUMFLEX ARTERY … Medical dictionary
