odontoid technically just means shaped like a tooth
Posted By: pdqtrans on 2006-11-15
In Reply to: Thanks for the help! - ss
Subject: odontoid technically just means shaped like a tooth
sessamoid could be found in hand or could be skipping and saying rheumatoid.
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Yes, vague. What tooth shaped bone in the hand would the dicator be referring to? Any bone could
Subject: Yes, vague. What tooth shaped bone in the hand would the dicator be referring to? Any bone could
tooth shaped from injury or what have you. And like I said 9 times out of 10, odontoid refers to the "toothlike odontoid process in the second cervical vertebra." That's pretty specific, dontcha think? I've never heard a doctor refer to an "odontoid" in any other part of the body.
X-ray of odontoid: "mock affect on the tip of the odontoid":
Subject: X-ray of odontoid: "mock affect on the tip of the odontoid":
Maybe odontoid?
Subject: Maybe odontoid?
odontoid fx? Found this. sm
Subject: odontoid fx? Found this. sm
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old fracture or old odontoid defect?
Subject: old fracture or old odontoid defect?
I thought odontoid referred to the neck area...
Subject: I thought odontoid referred to the neck area...
did you try google?
Technically, yes
Subject: Technically, yes
it would be typed as you have it with the commas, but I think the meaning is still clear without them.
tooth...
Subject: tooth...
In my opinion, abscessed means basically infected, and he should have gotten meds. I thought most people who have abscesses did get them. I would call the dentist, and ask for them!
Technically...
Subject: Technically...
defervescence (past tense defervesced) means "abatement of fever" but MD's usually use it pertaining to the patient generally getting better or doing better, so I would say OK.
Technically it would not because
Subject: Technically it would not because
our system is not metric and based on units of 10. But apparently not all docs are math geniuses, but it's just the kind of thing some docs will get bent out of shape out of, so some accounts will actually specify you do it as dictated. Grrr.
Technically, DC is one of those
Subject: Technically, DC is one of those
dangerous abbreviations, type out discontinue or discharge whichever is applicable. In this case, discontinued.
something for tooth pain
Subject: something for tooth pain
Slurs right through it, but it sounds like "teeth freeze"
Charcot-Marie-Tooth
Subject: Charcot-Marie-Tooth
nm
Technically, I don't think it's correct usage, but might be what he's saying. (nm)
Subject: Technically, I don't think it's correct usage, but might be what he's saying. (nm)
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Technically can mean "medical officer of the day"
Subject: Technically can mean "medical officer of the day"
Teres Tooth Sign?
Subject: Teres Tooth Sign?
Help! I haven't done ortho in over 10 years! Thanks.
Charcot Marie-Tooth? nm
Subject: Charcot Marie-Tooth? nm
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diaphragm paresis, although technically
Subject: diaphragm paresis, although technically
should be diaphragmatic paralysis. Maybe doc is like so many other doctors that think just because they have gone through 8 years of medical school that it gives them license to make up words. Boy, are we grossly underpaid!!
If he is an alcoholic in rehab, technically
Subject: If he is an alcoholic in rehab, technically
he is probably not drinking at the moment, but agree it could have been worded a whole lot clearer.
They're both accepted but technically it's BI-RADS. nm
Subject: They're both accepted but technically it's BI-RADS. nm
:)
S/l sharcomery tooth disease (says syndrome also)
Subject: S/l sharcomery tooth disease (says syndrome also)
Thanks! Any help is appreciated.
I know tooth impactions can cause sinus problems. nm
Subject: I know tooth impactions can cause sinus problems. nm
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Dental S/L Copax did not anchor the tooth
Subject: Dental S/L Copax did not anchor the tooth
Copax or co-packs or Kopax ??? I can't find this anywhere
Technically it would be q.24h, but I spell it out to avoid problems. EOM
Subject: Technically it would be q.24h, but I spell it out to avoid problems. EOM
forgot to add...secondary to Charcot Marie Tooth. *NM*
Subject: forgot to add...secondary to Charcot Marie Tooth. *NM*
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echocardiogram - A very technically difficult study. Images 'without' or 'out of' axis
Subject: echocardiogram - A very technically difficult study. Images 'without' or 'out of' axis sm
Do either of these make sense? He cuts off a lot of his words and I've never heard this phrase before.
Images out of axis? Images without axis?
TIA
Usually they are either s-shaped or c-shaped.
Subject: Usually they are either s-shaped or c-shaped.
Do you hear s-shaped or maybe somewhat s-shaped? Is dictator stumbling over words? Just never heard of sigmoid shape before.
? V-shaped
Subject: ? V-shaped
modeled (shaped)
Subject: modeled (shaped)
nm
a V-osteotomy as in V-shaped...nm
Subject: a V-osteotomy as in V-shaped...nm
s
Better ask your QA. Some "verbatim" means "not really verbatim," some means "strictl
Subject: Better ask your QA. Some "verbatim" means "not really verbatim," some means "strictly verbatim." nm
x
Para means near. Parathoracic means near the thoracic muscles. nm
Subject: Para means near. Parathoracic means near the thoracic muscles. nm
x
I'm picturing them shaped like the ears! :) nm
Subject: I'm picturing them shaped like the ears! :) nm
s
Maybe 'delta' for triangle shaped? nm
Subject: Maybe 'delta' for triangle shaped? nm
s
high hat correct. Shaped like a top hat. nm
Subject: high hat correct. Shaped like a top hat. nm
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crescentic -- crescent-shaped? nm
Subject: crescentic -- crescent-shaped? nm
bell-shaped curve?, sm
Subject: bell-shaped curve?, sm
Isometric grip strength has been measured in medical and occupational settings for many years. Bechtol reported the bell-shaped curve that is dependably obtained over the five grip spans that are tested with the JAMAR Hand Dynamometer.
"sigmoid-shaped" scoliosis?
Subject: "sigmoid-shaped" scoliosis?
s/l "prominent and sigmoid-shaped scoliosis"
It is sourcil - shaped like an eyebrow (curved) nm
Subject: It is sourcil - shaped like an eyebrow (curved) nm
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I just could not think of that spiculated word, spike shaped etc. nm
Subject: I just could not think of that spiculated word, spike shaped etc. nm
Anyone heard of a "bottle-shaped" heart, please? Thanks for any help..
Subject: Anyone heard of a "bottle-shaped" heart, please? Thanks for any help..
Found refs to hat-shaped Specipan. sm
Subject: Found refs to hat-shaped Specipan. sm
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T'd - in other words he made a T-shaped incision.
Subject: T'd - in other words he made a T-shaped incision.
x
Might be correct with the Y's if portions of the bone are missing and only Y-shaped pieces are
Subject: Might be correct with the Y's if portions of the bone are missing and only Y-shaped pieces are
s
There is uncinate (meaning shaped like a hook), don't know if it fits in this context?
Subject: There is uncinate (meaning shaped like a hook), don't know if it fits in this context?
Horseshoe config. of kidneys with s/l TALLULAH-FORM shaped tissue NM
Subject: Horseshoe config. of kidneys with s/l TALLULAH-FORM shaped tissue NM
found this. There are 3 lateral ankle ligaments and one broad, fan-shaped medial ligament. nm
Subject: found this. There are 3 lateral ankle ligaments and one broad, fan-shaped medial ligament. nm
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Yes, from Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and other just plain Charcot conditions. Sted's Ortho Words
Subject: Yes, from Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and other just plain Charcot conditions. Sted's Ortho Words. n
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rostrum /ros·trum/ (rosītrum) pl. rosītra, rostrums [L.] a beak-shaped process.
Subject: rostrum /ros·trum/ (rosītrum) pl. rosītra, rostrums [L.] a beak-shaped process.
Yes there is V-shaped incision and an inverted T-incision, so maybe they converted from a V to T
Subject: Yes there is V-shaped incision and an inverted T-incision, so maybe they converted from a V to T
I think it should be machined bone, bone that's been shaped and
Subject: I think it should be machined bone, bone that's been shaped and
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