proximal ?
Posted By: Patty on 2009-05-19
In Reply to: ortho x-ray - Cindy
Subject: proximal ?
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I got it - duh on me . . . it is proximal
Subject: I got it - duh on me . . . it is proximal
proximal? sm
Subject: proximal? sm
Clue=there's no DVT in the LOWER or DISTAL extremity, but there IS thrombus in the GSV which is located in the UPPER or PROXIMAL extremity...and it extends from PROXIMAL down to upper calf....
proximal?
Subject: proximal?
proximal row carpectomy ?
Subject: proximal row carpectomy ?
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proximal migration?
Subject: proximal migration?
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Could he/she be stumbling over proximal?
Subject: Could he/she be stumbling over proximal?
it should be proximal - is that what you hear?
Subject: it should be proximal - is that what you hear?
nm
could it be proximal ulnar, sm
Subject: could it be proximal ulnar, sm
I also think it might be technitium rather than technician?
proximal pole corpectomy ?
Subject: proximal pole corpectomy ?
scaphoid has a proximal pole so that might be it.
ORIF of proximal phalanx
Subject: ORIF of proximal phalanx
In this op note, the doctor says a "one five recon plate" was trimmed to the appropriate length, and I placed a "one five" screw distally. Would you agree this should be transcribed as 1.5 (as in mm). He didn't say mm, and I won't go so far as to put mm in the report.
at the proximal 'notch' of the ulna
Subject: at the proximal 'notch' of the ulna
hmm, know it IS proximate (not proximal or approximate)
Subject: hmm, know it IS proximate (not proximal or approximate)
Can't get the middle word though.
cutting the bone wherein the slot has a proximal end proximate to the first end of the body
This is as close as I could find.
proximal crescentic osteotomy (nm)
Subject: proximal crescentic osteotomy (nm)
proximal humeral fracture
Subject: proximal humeral fracture
Doctor says, A "hemolite" proximal humeral fracture was present. Any ideas?
proximal tibial medial compartment
Subject: proximal tibial medial compartment
X-rays reveal severe destruction of the right knee with collapse and osteonecrosis of his medial femoral condyle and no cartilage remaining on his proximal s/l tibial medial compartment either.
tibial wasn't clear...also sounded like it could have been 'through the'
I googled the whole phrase proximal tibial medial compartment, but got no results. I have never heard those words put together like that before. Any suggestions?
Maybe proximal or distal component of a prosthesis? nm
Subject: Maybe proximal or distal component of a prosthesis? nm
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Pt had proximal femoral resection and hamstring
Subject: Pt had proximal femoral resection and hamstring
lengthening.
He has proximal ulnar nerve s/l a-fla-shen SM
Subject: He has proximal ulnar nerve s/l a-fla-shen SM
and distal ulnar nerve s/l a-fla-shens, which cause clawing most often.
proximal to its insertion in the navicular sounds right to me - nm
Subject: proximal to its insertion in the navicular sounds right to me - nm
right tibia-fibula, right proximal humerus, etc.
Subject: right tibia-fibula, right proximal humerus, etc.
x
s/l edema in proximal tibial ? typhysis ? n/m
Subject: s/l edema in proximal tibial ? typhysis ? n/m
S/l Perilock proximal tibial locking plate
Subject: S/l Perilock proximal tibial locking plate
Schatzker VI tibial fracture. S/l perilock but I cannot find it.
proximal ureters to medial turuns/kins? sm
Subject: proximal ureters to medial turuns/kins? sm
She spells "turuns/kins" I can't find anything in Stedman's or online to verify it. She's not a renal specialist so maybe she's not got it quite right.
proximal medial tibial periosteal tissues
Subject: proximal medial tibial periosteal tissues
Is proximal medial tibial periosteal tissues referring to one thing here? Would there be a hypen between medial tibial or commas after proximal, medial, tibial and periosteal?
A #1 Vicryl suture was used to repair the quadriceps tendon, medial parapatellar retinaculum, and the proximal medial tibial periosteal tissues.
Proximal MCA looks normal, as does the "sigh fen" as does the carotid bifurcation. sm
Subject: Proximal MCA looks normal, as does the "sigh fen" as does the carotid bifurcation. sm
The pt with stroke...MRA showed...The proximal MCA looks very normal, as does the "sigh fen" as does the carotid bifurcation.
proximal isovelocity surface area (PISA)
Subject: proximal isovelocity surface area (PISA)
proximal isovelocity surface area (PISA)?
The straight s/l "gold" reamers were used to ream the proximal femur. NM
Subject: The straight s/l "gold" reamers were used to ream the proximal femur. NM
nm
Ortho, proximal humerus fx, s/l kalkor neck screw backing out. sm
Subject: Ortho, proximal humerus fx, s/l kalkor neck screw backing out. sm
x-rays show that the inferior "kalkor neck" screw is backing out. Can't find anything by various spellings with web search or in books. Maybe 'cause it's the almos the end of my work day and nearly the end of the week (yea!) 
Billroth II: The stomach was transected just proximal to the gastric antrum with s/l P N I P staples
Subject: Billroth II: The stomach was transected just proximal to the gastric antrum with s/l P N I P staples
.
MRI is reviewed of the right elbow that shows moderate high signal at the proximal please sm
Subject: MRI is reviewed of the right elbow that shows moderate high signal at the proximal please sm
_______ of the ulnar collateral ligament complex compatible with tendinosis without tear. Thanks
Ecchymosis tracking into the s/l dependent areas of the foot and the proximal aspect of the toes. sm
Subject: Ecchymosis tracking into the s/l dependent areas of the foot and the proximal aspect of the toes. sm
Patient fell and twisted his ankle. He has bruising that has tracked down into the distal foot.
pt hurt ankle....lateral soft tissue proximal to the symphis-mosis. nm
Subject: pt hurt ankle....lateral soft tissue proximal to the symphis-mosis. nm
thanks
fracture of the proximal left femur with segmented upper tip of the graded s/l turhunter
Subject: fracture of the proximal left femur with segmented upper tip of the graded s/l turhunter
Exam of the left hand reveals a 0.5 x 0.5 cm area of s/l pointing along the proximal phalanx to sm
Subject: Exam of the left hand reveals a 0.5 x 0.5 cm area of s/l pointing along the proximal phalanx to sm
the 5th finger on the palmar surface. Thanks for any help.
Proximal phalanx fracture is healed. Screws are in good position. The s/l ser-toge wire is in
Subject: Proximal phalanx fracture is healed. Screws are in good position. The s/l ser-toge wire is in
position.
I'm listening again (and again - sigh) would attachment make sense here. Proximal attachment sm
Subject: I'm listening again (and again - sigh) would attachment make sense here. Proximal attachment sm
to the common flexor origin. Any input?
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