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Achilles tendinitis |
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- Achilles tendinitis is an inflammation of the Achilles tendon, sometimes called the heel cord, which connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. |
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gangrene |
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- Gangrene is the death of living cells or tissues of the body. |
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Dupuytren's contracture |
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- Dupuytren's contracture is a thickening and tightening of the fibrous tissue beneath the skin on the palm of the hand. The contracture causes bending of the fourth and, frequently, the fifth fingers. |
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carpal tunnel repair |
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heel pain |
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replantation of digits |
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repetitive strain injury |
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- Repetitive strain injury (RSI) is caused by repeated or excessive movement of the shoulders and arms. |
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shin splints |
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smashed fingers |
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- Smashed or crushed fingers occur when fingers are caught between heavy objects. Trauma may occur to one or more fingers, most often the thumb. |
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frostbite |
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- Frostbite occurs when exposure to cold temperatures damages the skin or other tissues. |
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stress fracture |
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- A stress fracture is a small crack in a bone. Stress fractures usually occur in the foot, shin, outer leg, thigh, and back. |
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sporotrichosis |
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- Sporotrichosis is a fungal infection that causes red, tender nodules on the fingers, wrists, and arms. The lymph nodes may also become infected. |
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