affected limb

collocation in English

meaningsofaffectedandlimb

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affected
adjective
uk
/əˈfek.tɪd/us
/əˈfek.tɪd/
artificial and ...
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limb
noun[C]
uk
/lɪm/us
/lɪm/
an arm or leg of a person ...
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(Definition ofaffectedandlimbfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Conversely, some patients with plexus avulsions report pain reduction with sensory input to theaffectedlimb.
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The prolonged immobility also causes gross muscle wasting of theaffectedlimb, so that even when traction is discontinued a very long course of passive and active exercise is required.
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Stroke survivors may also make very few movements with theiraffectedlimb, even if it has adequate power and strength (motor neglect).
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In a severe case theaffectedlimbcan be elevated and administered diuretic medications.
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Loss of anaffectedlimbis possible even with prompt treatment.
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Elevation of theaffectedlimbin patients with compartment syndrome is contraindicated, as this leads to decreased vascular perfusion of the affected region.
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Symptoms of this complication include pain or reduced sensation in theaffectedlimb.
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Recommendations include elevation and immobilization of theaffectedlimb, application of ice, local wound care, and tetanus prophylaxis.
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A bone scan of theaffectedlimbmay detect these changes even sooner.
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A treatment method that can be implemented with the goal of helping to regain motor function in theaffectedlimbis constraint-induced movement therapy.
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Routine treatment should include immobilization of theaffectedlimb, application of ice, local wound care, and tetanus prophylaxis.
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Oedema rapidly develops around the wound and gradually spreads throughout theaffectedlimb.
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Any swelling is usually not particularly severe, but it can involve all of theaffectedlimb, as well as the trunk.
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At the more advanced level, using constraint-induced movement therapy will encourage overall function and use of theaffectedlimb.
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Thus, resting theaffectedlimbshould delay onset of infarction substantially after arterial occlusion.
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In very bad cases the swelling may extend up the entireaffectedlimbwithin 1224 hours and blisters form on the skin.
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In constraint-induced movement therapy, the alternative limb is constrained with a glove or sling and the patient is forced to use theaffectedlimb.
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This nerve damage may cause numbness, pins and needles (dysesthesia) and weakness in theaffectedlimb.
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Blistering occurs at the site of the bite, developing along theaffectedlimbin severe cases.
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