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Spine Center| Dictionary

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z


Hallux Valgus - A swelling or deformity at the head of the proximal bone of the great toe (big toe).

Hemorrhage - To bleed.

Herniate - To protrude through an abnormal body opening (outside normal margins).

Hip Arthroplasty - Surgery to replace all or part of the hip joint with an artificial device that re-establishes normal hip joint motion. Indicated in cases of severe intractable degenerative arthritis.

Hip Fracture - A fracture of the hip commonly occurs in the neck of the femur (thigh bone). The elderly and those who suffer from osteoporosis are at greatest risk.

Hypercoaguable - State describing abnormally thick blood.

Hypertrophy - Tissue or organ enlargement.



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