Biomaterial Database

[Functional treatment of rupture of the lateral ligament of the ankle]. 1988

P R Brink, and W C Runne, and J Wever

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D008023	Ligaments, Articular	Fibrous cords of CONNECTIVE TISSUE that attach bones to each other and hold together the many types of joints in the body. Articular ligaments are strong, elastic, and allow movement in only specific directions, depending on the individual joint.	Articular Ligament,Articular Ligaments,Ligament, Articular
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328	Adult	A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available.	Adults
D001175	Arthrography	Roentgenography of a joint, usually after injection of either positive or negative contrast medium.	Arthrographies
D001458	Bandages	Material used for wrapping or binding any part of the body.	Dressings,Bandage,Dressing
D012421	Rupture	Forcible or traumatic tear or break of an organ or other soft part of the body.	Ruptures
D013165	Splints	Rigid or flexible appliances that are used to maintain a displaced or movable part in position, or to maintain the position of and protect an injured part.	Dynamic Orthoses,Dynamic Splint,Dynamic Splinting,Dynamic Splints,Static Orthoses,Static Splint,Static Splinting,Static Splints,Dynamic Splintings,Splint,Splint, Dynamic,Splint, Static,Splinting, Dynamic,Splinting, Static,Splints, Dynamic,Splints, Static,Static Orthose
D013180	Sprains and Strains	A collective term for muscle and ligament injuries without dislocation or fracture. A sprain is a joint injury in which some of the fibers of a supporting ligament are ruptured but the continuity of the ligament remains intact. A strain is an overstretching or overexertion of some part of the musculature.	Sprains,Strains,Sprain,Strain,Strains and Sprains
D016512	Ankle Injuries	Harm or hurt to the ankle or ankle joint usually inflicted by an external source.	Ankle Sprains,Injuries, Ankle,Syndesmotic Injuries,Ankle Injury,Ankle Sprain,Injuries, Syndesmotic,Injury, Ankle,Injury, Syndesmotic,Sprain, Ankle,Sprains, Ankle,Syndesmotic Injury