| OR | a logical binary relation that is true if any argument is true, and false otherwise; [o]estrogen rec... |
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| ORS | olfactory reference syndrome; oral rehydration solution; oral surgery, oral surgeon; Orthopaedic Res... |
| OS | left eye [Lat. oculus sinister]; occipitosacral; occupational safety; office surgery; Omenn syndrome... |
| AM | Academic Medicine [journal]; actomyosin; acute myelofibrosis; adult male; adult monocyte; aerospace ... |
| DML | data manipulation language; distal motor latency |
| manipulation, orthopedic | The planned and carefully managed manual movement of the musculoskeletal system, extremities, and spine to produce increased motion. The term is sometimes used to denote a precise sequence of movements of a joint to determine the presence of disease or to reduce a dislocation. In the case of fractures, orthopedic manipulation can produce better position and alignment of the fracture. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| manipulation | 1. The act or process of manipulating, or the state of being manipulated; the act of handling work by hand; use of the hands, in an artistic or skillful manner, in science or art. "Manipulation is to the chemist like the external senses to the mind." 2. The use of the hands in mesmeric operations. 3. Artful management; as, the manipulation of political bodies; sometimes, a management or treatment for purposes of deception or fraud. Origin: Cf. F. Manipulation. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| chiropractic manual manipulation | <orthopaedics> A method used to successfully relocate a subluxated vertebrae or extremity joint. This consists of an assisted motion applied to the vertebra beyond the active and passive range of motion. This technique requires much skill and competence and should only be performed by the qualified physician. (05 Jan 1998) |
| endocrine manipulation | Treating breast cancer by changing the hormonal balance of the body to prevent hormone dependent cancer cells from multiplying. (09 Oct 1997) |
| orthopedic equipment | Nonexpendable items used in the performance of orthopedic surgery and related therapy. They are differentiated from orthotic devices, apparatus used to prevent or correct deformities in patients. (12 Dec 1998) |
| orthopedic fixation devices | Devices which are used in the treatment of orthopedic injuries and diseases. (12 Dec 1998) |
| orthopedic nursing | The specialty or practice of nursing in the care of the orthopedic patient. (12 Dec 1998) |
| orthopedic procedures | Procedures used to treat and correct deformities, diseases, and injuries to the skeletal system, its articulations, and associated structures. (12 Dec 1998) |
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