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Smith’s Fracture - Glossary


Glossary

Fracture: A fracture is a break in the bone or cartilage. Fractures are also named by the trauma event that caused the bone breakage.

Surgery: A procedure to remove or repair a part of the body or to find out whether disease is present.

Carpel tunnel syndrome: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition caused by increased pressure on the median nerve at the level of wrist

Pain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild localized discomfort to agony. Pain has both physical and emotional components.

Orthopedics: Orthopedics is a branch of medicine, which is related to diagnosis and treatment of diseases of Musculo- skeletal system.
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