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  2. Surgical positions - Wikipedia

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    For hip fracture surgery. Upper torso is in supine position with unaffected leg raised. Affected leg is extended with no lower support. The leg is strapped at the ankle and there is padding in the groin to keep pressure on the leg and hip. [1] Lithotomy position Used for gynecological, anal, and urological procedures.

  3. Alternatives to general relativity - Wikipedia

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    Alternatives to general relativity are physical theories that attempt to describe the phenomenon of gravitation in competition with Einstein's theory of general ...

  4. Adductor muscles of the hip - Wikipedia

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    The adductor muscles of the hip are a group of muscles in the medial compartment of the thigh mostly used for bringing the thighs together (called adduction).

  5. Suture materials comparison chart - Wikipedia

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    Due to undergoing a ribbon stage chromicisation (treatment with chromic acid salts), the chromic offers roughly twice the stitch-holding time of plain catgut. Chromic is absorbed by enzymatic degradation. Note – catgut is no longer used in the UK for human surgery. [citation needed] A synthetic adsorbable suture material.

  6. Joint replacement - Wikipedia

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    For example, a hip joint that is affected by osteoarthritis may be replaced entirely (total hip arthroplasty) with a prosthetic hip. This procedure involves replacing both the acetabulum (hip socket) and the head and neck of the femur. The purpose of doing this surgery is to relieve pain, to restore range of motion and to improve walking ...

  7. Gender-affirming surgery (male-to-female) - Wikipedia

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    Gender-affirming surgery for male-to-female transgender women or transfeminine non-binary people describes a variety of surgical procedures that alter the body to provide physical traits more comfortable and affirming to an individual's gender identity and overall functioning.

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