Biomaterial Database

S T Hansen

Department of Orthopaedics, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, Washington.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D002111	Calcaneus	The largest of the TARSAL BONES which is situated at the lower and back part of the FOOT, forming the HEEL.	Heel Bone,Bone, Heel
D003161	Compartment Syndromes	Conditions in which increased pressure within a limited space compromises the BLOOD CIRCULATION and function of tissue within that space. Some of the causes of increased pressure are TRAUMA, tight dressings, HEMORRHAGE, and exercise. Sequelae include nerve compression (NERVE COMPRESSION SYNDROMES); PARALYSIS; and ISCHEMIC CONTRACTURE. FASCIOTOMY is often used to decompress increased pressure and eliminate pain associated with compartment syndromes.	Compartment Syndrome
D005531	Foot Deformities, Acquired	Distortion or disfigurement of the foot, or a part of the foot, acquired through disease or injury after birth.	Acquired Foot Deformities,Acquired Foot Deformity,Deformities, Acquired Foot,Deformity, Acquired Foot,Foot Deformity, Acquired
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D050723	Fractures, Bone	Breaks in bones.	Bone Fractures,Broken Bones,Spiral Fractures,Torsion Fractures,Bone Fracture,Bone, Broken,Bones, Broken,Broken Bone,Fracture, Bone,Fracture, Spiral,Fracture, Torsion,Fractures, Spiral,Fractures, Torsion,Spiral Fracture,Torsion Fracture
D018409	Foot Injuries	General or unspecified injuries involving the foot.	Injuries, Foot,Turf Toe,Foot Injury,Injury, Foot,Turf Toes