Musculoskeletal Key

Bennett Fracture/Dislocation Description Bennett’s fracture is a broken bone at the base of the thumb metacarpal at the wrist. The metacarpal bones connect the wrist to the fingers and make…

Avulsion Fracture of the Ischial Tuberosity of the Pelvis Description Avulsion fractures are separations of bone resulting from pulls of muscle–tendon units. These may occur in fully grown athletes, although…

Cocaine Description Cocaine is a stimulant, which means it is a drug that can increase speed, endurance, and concentration and decrease fatigue. However, it is highly addictive and has many…

Clenbuterol Description Clenbuterol is a member of a group of drugs known as β2 (beta-two) agonists. These drugs are most often used in the treatment of asthma, as they help…

Bennett Lesion Description Bennett lesion is the name given to a growth of bone or calcification of the tissues in the back of the shoulder at the socket (glenoid). It…

Avulsion Fracture of the Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine Description Avulsion fractures of the anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS) are separations of bone resulting from pulls of muscle–tendon units. These may…

Chromium Picolinate Description Chromium is a mineral that is required by the body in very small amounts to improve the activity of insulin, a hormone that helps sugars get into…

Cerumen Impaction Description Cerumen is the wax that is secreted by the skin structures of the external ear canal. Cerumen impaction is the presence of excessive wax buildup. This excess…

Cast Care General information Casts are used to help immobilize an injured part of the body after fractures, surgery, or other injuries. Splints are “half casts” that immobilize the fracture,…

Caffeine Description Caffeine is a chemical found in many plants throughout the world. It has become an ingredient in soft drinks but is present naturally in chocolate, tea, and coffee….