Biomaterial Database

P M Folkard

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D007738	Kyphosis	Deformities of the SPINE characterized by an exaggerated convexity of the vertebral column. The forward bending of the thoracic region usually is more than 40 degrees. This deformity sometimes is called round back or hunchback.	Hyperkyphosis,Hyperkyphoses,Kyphoses
D012600	Scoliosis	An appreciable lateral deviation in the normally straight vertical line of the spine. (Dorland, 27th ed)	Scolioses
D014143	Traction	The pull on a limb or a part thereof. Skin traction (indirect traction) is applied by using a bandage to pull on the skin and fascia where light traction is required. Skeletal traction (direct traction), however, uses pins or wires inserted through bone and is attached to weights, pulleys, and ropes. (From Blauvelt & Nelson, A Manual of Orthopaedic Terminology, 5th ed)	Tractions
D014399	Tuberculosis, Spinal	Osteitis or caries of the vertebrae, usually occurring as a complication of tuberculosis of the lungs.	Pott Disease,Pott's Disease,Pott's Paraplegia,Disease, Pott,Disease, Pott's,Potts Disease,Spinal Tuberculoses,Spinal Tuberculosis,Tuberculoses, Spinal