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Rheumatoid Arthritis Classification Criteria

… The doctor counts how many large joints (shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, ankles) and how many small joints (the … The doctor counts how many large joints (shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, ankles) and how many small joints (the …

Peripheral Arterial Disease Pulse and Blood Pressure Measurement

… leg. Arm pressures Blood pressures can be measured at the elbow (brachial), forearm, or wrist. Large differences … leg. Arm pressures Blood pressures can be measured at the elbow (brachial), forearm, or wrist. Large differences …

Bathing and skin care for newborn babies

… should be lukewarm. Check the temperature on your wrist or elbow Have everything within easy reach before you start …

Shoulder Replacement Surgery

… if the surgeon also fixes deformities in the joint. These injuries usually get better over time and in some cases may … surgery. To help prevent dislocation, do not allow your elbow to move past your body toward your back. Fracture of … surgery. To help prevent dislocation, do not allow your elbow to move past your body toward your back. Fracture of …

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

… arms: Clench your hands into fists, bend your arms at the elbows, and flex your biceps. Shoulders: Shrug them. … arms: Clench your hands into fists, bend your arms at the elbows, and flex your biceps. Shoulders: Shrug them. …

Scrapes

… usually affect bony areas, such as the hands, forearms, elbows, knees, or shins. Scrapes on the head or face may … usually affect bony areas, such as the hands, forearms, elbows, knees, or shins. Scrapes on the head or face may …

Rheumatoid Arthritis

… stiffness, and swelling in the joints of the hands, wrists, elbows, feet, ankles, knees, or neck . The disease usually … usually form over pressure points in the body such as the elbows, knuckles, spine, and lower leg bones. Rheumatoid … stiffness, and swelling in the joints of the hands, wrists, elbows, feet, ankles, knees, or neck . The disease usually …

Osteoarthritis

… injury. A single major injury to a joint or several minor injuries can cause cartilage damage over time. You're not … the hip, knee, and shoulder. But other joints such as the elbow and the ankle can also be replaced. Osteotomy. This is … the hip, knee, and shoulder. But other joints such as the elbow and the ankle can also be replaced. Osteotomy. This is …

Caregiving Reducing Germs and Infection in the Home

… cover their mouths with a tissue or with the inside of the elbow when they cough or sneeze. Throw away used tissues and … cover their mouths with a tissue or with the inside of the elbow when they cough or sneeze. Throw away used tissues and …

Gout

… the joints of the feet, ankles, knees, wrists, fingers, and elbows. Gout attacks can last a few days or many weeks … crystals. They may first appear as nodules on the hands, elbows, or ears. In rare cases, surgery may be done to … the joints of the feet, ankles, knees, wrists, fingers, and elbows. Gout attacks can last a few days or many weeks …