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  2. Hemiparesis - Wikipedia

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    Hemiparesis, also called unilateral paresis, is the weakness of one entire side of the body (hemi-means "half"). Hemiplegia, in its most severe form, is the complete paralysis of one entire side of the body.

  3. Wheelchair - Wikipedia

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    A wheelchair is a mobilized form of chair using 2 or more wheels, a footrest, and an armrest usually cushioned.

  4. Anatomical terms of location - Wikipedia

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    Unilateral (from Latin unus 'one'): on one side of the body. [27] For example, a stroke can result in unilateral weakness , meaning weakness on one side of the body. Varus (from Latin 'bow-legged') and valgus (from Latin 'knock-kneed' ) are terms used to describe a state in which a part further away is abnormally placed towards (varus) or away ...

  5. Category:Wheelchairs - Wikipedia

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  6. Standard anatomical position - Wikipedia

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    The standard anatomical position, or standard anatomical model, is the scientifically agreed upon reference position for anatomical location terms.Standard anatomical positions are used to standardise the position of appendages of animals with respect to the main body of the organism.

  7. Orthopedic cast - Wikipedia

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    EDF casts are tailored to each child’s anatomy, with configurations either over or under the shoulder, depending on the curve pattern and severity. A key feature is the large mushroom-shaped opening on the front, which facilitates proper chest expansion and breathing.

  8. Laminotomy - Wikipedia

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    A laminotomy is an orthopaedic neurosurgical procedure that removes part of the lamina of a vertebral arch in order to relieve pressure in the vertebral canal. [1] A laminotomy is less invasive than conventional vertebral column surgery techniques, such as laminectomy because it leaves more ligaments and muscles attached to the spinous process intact and it requires removing less bone from the ...

  9. International Symbol of Access - Wikipedia

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    The wheelchair symbol is "international" and therefore not accompanied by Braille in any particular language. Specific uses of the ISA include: Marking a parking space reserved for vehicles used by people with disabilities/blue badge holders; Marking a vehicle used by a person with a disability, often for permission to use a space