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. |
