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Scoliosis
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Scoliosis Lateral curvature (actually, rotational deformity) of the spine.
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Lateral
Toward the side, sideways.
Spine
A column in the body consisting of 33 vertebrae.
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SAPHO
Synovitis, Acne, Palmoplantar pustulosis, Hyperostosis, aseptic Osteomyelitis.
Sausage digit
Appearance due to dactylitis - usually refers to seronegative spondylarthritis (especially psoriatic arthritis).
Scheuermann's disease
A condition that occurs in adolescence. It affects the thoracic spine and may give rise to pain and a kyphosis ('hump') although more often it is painless.
Schirmer test
To detect dry eyes (keratoconjunctivitis sicca). Sterile porous paper strips are hooked over the lower eyelid and tear production can be assessed.
Scoliosis
Septic arthritis
Bacterial infection of a joint or joints. Many organisms may do this but is usually very serious and may be life-threatening and must be diagnosed and treated urgently.
SERM
Selective (O)estrogen Receptor Modulators. A class of drug that mimics the effect of oestrogen but in a tissue-selective manner. Used in the treatment of osteoporosis. See link to New Medical Therapies site article.
Seronegative
Refers to arthritis and means that the patient does not have rheumatoid factor in the blood. A proportion of patients with rheumatoid arthritis are 'seronegative'.
Sever's disease
Calcaneal apophysitis.
Shin splints
Pain along the tibia - associated with running.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Lateral
Toward the side, sideways.
Spine
A column in the body consisting of 33 vertebrae.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
SAPHO
Synovitis, Acne, Palmoplantar pustulosis, Hyperostosis, aseptic Osteomyelitis.
Sausage digit
Appearance due to dactylitis - usually refers to seronegative spondylarthritis (especially psoriatic arthritis).
Scheuermann's disease
A condition that occurs in adolescence. It affects the thoracic spine and may give rise to pain and a kyphosis ('hump') although more often it is painless.
Schirmer test
To detect dry eyes (keratoconjunctivitis sicca). Sterile porous paper strips are hooked over the lower eyelid and tear production can be assessed.
Scoliosis
Septic arthritis
Bacterial infection of a joint or joints. Many organisms may do this but is usually very serious and may be life-threatening and must be diagnosed and treated urgently.
SERM
Selective (O)estrogen Receptor Modulators. A class of drug that mimics the effect of oestrogen but in a tissue-selective manner. Used in the treatment of osteoporosis. See link to New Medical Therapies site article.
Seronegative
Refers to arthritis and means that the patient does not have rheumatoid factor in the blood. A proportion of patients with rheumatoid arthritis are 'seronegative'.
Sever's disease
Calcaneal apophysitis.
Shin splints
Pain along the tibia - associated with running.
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