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SAIN COTE [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-09-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Physiotherapy
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Epley manoeuvre
1, record 1, English, Epley%20manoeuvre
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Epley maneuver 2, record 1, English, Epley%20maneuver
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Epley maneuver is a highly effective, safe, canalith repositioning treatment of posterior canal BPPV [benign paroxysmal positional vertigo] ... This procedure consists of a series of head position changes that essentially settle the loose otoconia from the semicircular canal into the utricle, where they can no longer trigger vertigo attacks. 3, record 1, English, - Epley%20manoeuvre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Epley maneuver is one of several canalith repositioning maneuvers used to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. 4, record 1, English, - Epley%20manoeuvre
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physiothérapie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- manœuvre d'Epley
1, record 1, French, man%26oelig%3Buvre%20d%27Epley
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les manœuvres de repositionnement des canalithes (le plus souvent la manœuvre d’Epley [...]) consistent à mobiliser la tête selon une série de positions spécifiques destinées à ramener les débris otoconiaux (canalithes) vers l’utricule. 2, record 1, French, - man%26oelig%3Buvre%20d%27Epley
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La manœuvre d’Epley commence par l'allongement sur le dos de la personne atteinte, avec la tête dans le vide et tournée du côté affecté. La personne fait une rotation lente de la tête vers côté sain jusqu'à ce que la tête soit presque face au sol. Enfin, elle se relève en position assise avec la tête tournée du côté sain avant de revenir à une position normale. 3, record 1, French, - man%26oelig%3Buvre%20d%27Epley
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La manœuvre d’Epley est l’une des nombreuses manœuvres de repositionnement des canalithes utilisées pour le traitement du vertige paroxystique positionnel bénin. 3, record 1, French, - man%26oelig%3Buvre%20d%27Epley
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-09-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- anterior drawer test
1, record 2, English, anterior%20drawer%20test
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The anterior drawer test is performed with the knee flexed at 90°. The examiner sits on the patient's foot and grasps behind the proximal tibia with the thumbs palpating the tibial plateau and index fingers palpating the tendons of the hamstring muscle group medially and laterally. The anterior tibial force is then applied by the examiner. ... a positive test for a torn ACL [anterior cruciate ligament] is indicated by greater anterior tibial displacement on the affected side when compared to the unaffected side. 2, record 2, English, - anterior%20drawer%20test
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- test du tiroir antérieur
1, record 2, French, test%20du%20tiroir%20ant%C3%A9rieur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- manœuvre du tiroir antérieur 2, record 2, French, man%26oelig%3Buvre%20du%20tiroir%20ant%C3%A9rieur
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Test du tiroir antérieur [...] Cette manœuvre s’exécute en décubitus dorsal avec une flexion de la hanche et du genou de 45° et 90° respectivement. L'examinateur doit s’asseoir sur le pied du patient et empoigner le tibia proximal de ses mains en positionnant ses pouces sur les interlignes articulaires antérieurs pour être en mesure d’apprécier correctement le glissement du tibia sur les condyles fémoraux. [...] L'examinateur exerce ensuite une traction antérieure [...] à la recherche d’une mobilité accrue par rapport au côté sain, d’un arrêt mou ou d’une douleur. 3, record 2, French, - test%20du%20tiroir%20ant%C3%A9rieur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Procedimientos diagnósticos (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- prueba del cajón anterior
1, record 2, Spanish, prueba%20del%20caj%C3%B3n%20anterior
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-10-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- crossed straight leg test
1, record 3, English, crossed%20straight%20leg%20test
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- crossed straight leg raising test 2, record 3, English, crossed%20straight%20leg%20raising%20test
correct
- well leg straight leg raising test 2, record 3, English, well%20leg%20straight%20leg%20raising%20test
correct
- well-leg-raising test 2, record 3, English, well%2Dleg%2Draising%20test
correct
- contralateral straight leg raising test 2, record 3, English, contralateral%20straight%20leg%20raising%20test
correct
- opposite leg straight leg raising test 2, record 3, English, opposite%20leg%20straight%20leg%20raising%20test
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A test in which the elevation of the uninvolved leg causes pain in the opposite affected leg. A sign of nerve root tension. 2, record 3, English, - crossed%20straight%20leg%20test
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A sign of nerve root tension. 2, record 3, English, - crossed%20straight%20leg%20test
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- élévation de la jambe tendue controlatérale
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9vation%20de%20la%20jambe%20tendue%20controlat%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- E.J.T. controlatérale 2, record 3, French, E%2EJ%2ET%2E%20controlat%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Élévation de la jambe tendue controlatérale. À la suite de l'élévation de la jambe tendue du côté de la sciatique, on exécute la manœuvre du côté sain. Si l'E. J. T. controlatérale reproduit la douleur, elle suggère fortement une compression radiculaire discale importante, située médialement à l'aisselle de la racine plutôt que latéralement. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9vation%20de%20la%20jambe%20tendue%20controlat%C3%A9rale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- prueba de elevación de la pierna contralateral extendida
1, record 3, Spanish, prueba%20de%20elevaci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20pierna%20contralateral%20extendida
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-12-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- adductor pollicis test
1, record 4, English, adductor%20pollicis%20test
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the adductor pollicis test, the patient grasps the opposite sides of a newspaper or small magazine with his thumbs and index fingers. In ulnar paralysis, the thumb cannot exert enough pressure in adduction, so it flexes involuntarily from action of the flexor pollicis longus. 2, record 4, English, - adductor%20pollicis%20test
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- test du journal de Froment
1, record 4, French, test%20du%20journal%20de%20Froment
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le test du journal de Froment traduit la paralysie de l'adducteur du pouce. Le malade est prié de saisir avec ses deux mains un journal. Du côté sain, le pouce étendu maintient sans difficulté le journal. Du côté atteint, le sujet compense la faiblesse de l'adducteur en fléchissant le pouce. 2, record 4, French, - test%20du%20journal%20de%20Froment
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-12-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- sensory extinction
1, record 5, English, sensory%20extinction
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- tactile extinction 2, record 5, English, tactile%20extinction
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A means of testing perception of stimuli at corresponding sites on both sides of the body. A stimulus, either touch or pin prick, is felt when separately applied to an appropriate point on each side, but when like stimuli are delivered, bilaterally or simultaneously, the stimulus is perceived by the patient only on one side. 2, record 5, English, - sensory%20extinction
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sensory extinction: term recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 3, record 5, English, - sensory%20extinction
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- extinction sensitive
1, record 5, French, extinction%20sensitive
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phénomène pathologique qui se caractérise par le fait qu'une stimulation perçue lorsqu'elle est portée séparément de chaque côté du corps, n’ est plus ressentie que du côté sain lorsqu'elle est portée simultanément sur les deux hémicorps. 1, record 5, French, - extinction%20sensitive
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-08-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Andral's decubitus
1, record 6, English, Andral%27s%20decubitus
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Decubitus on the sound side, a position assumed in the early stages of pleurisy. 1, record 6, English, - Andral%27s%20decubitus
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- décubitus d'Andral
1, record 6, French, d%C3%A9cubitus%20d%27Andral
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Décubitus sur le côté sain observé au début de la pleurésie. 1, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9cubitus%20d%27Andral
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-07-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- Hearing
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Weber's test
1, record 7, English, Weber%27s%20test
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A test for differentiating between hearing impairment of conductive or sensorineural origin. The stem of a vibrating tuning fork is placed on the vertex or midline of the forehead; if the sound is heard best in the affected ear, the impairment is probably of the conductive type; if heard best in the normal ear, the impairment is probably of the sensorineural type. 1, record 7, English, - Weber%27s%20test
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Ouïe
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- épreuve de Weber
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20Weber
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Test auditif permettant de distinguer une surdité de transmission d’une surdité de perception à l'aide d’un diapason appuyé au milieu du front. Le son est mieux perçu du côté malade quand la lésion porte sur l'appareil de transmission(oreille moyenne) ;il se localise au contraire du côté sain, dans les altérations de l'oreille interne. 2, record 7, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20de%20Weber
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2010-03-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- list
1, record 8, English, list
correct, noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lateral deviation of the trunk caused by muscle contraction pulling the spine to one side. From PRIOP, 1973, p. 402. 2, record 8, English, - list
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
List differs from scoliosis in that the latter is a curvature of the spine of long duration and is seldom accompanied by pain. The direction of the list is of no value in localizing the site of the disorder. 1, record 8, English, - list
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- attitude en baïonnette
1, record 8, French, attitude%20en%20ba%C3%AFonnette
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- attitude antalgique latérale 2, record 8, French, attitude%20antalgique%20lat%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun
- attitude de déviation latérale 3, record 8, French, attitude%20de%20d%C3%A9viation%20lat%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun
- attitude antalgique en inclinaison latérale 3, record 8, French, attitude%20antalgique%20en%20inclinaison%20lat%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun
- attitude antalgique en baïonnette 3, record 8, French, attitude%20antalgique%20en%20ba%C3%AFonnette
correct, feminine noun
- attitude antalgique en latéroflexion 3, record 8, French, attitude%20antalgique%20en%20lat%C3%A9roflexion
correct, feminine noun
- inflexion antalgique latérale 3, record 8, French, inflexion%20antalgique%20lat%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inclinaison latérale du tronc, convexe du côté de la douleur ou du côté sain. Elle évoque un problème discal le plus souvent en L4-L5, parfois en L3-L4, exceptionnellement en L5-S1. Elle s’accompagne d’une asymétrie des triangles ilio-lombaires avec impression de "hanche plus forte" d’un côté que de l'autre, augmentation du pli de la taille et contracture paravertébrale unilatérale. 3, record 8, French, - attitude%20en%20ba%C3%AFonnette
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les attitudes antalgiques latérales réalisent une déviation globale très particulière qui les distinguent des scolioses. Le tronc est déjeté latéralement par rapport au bassin et aux membres inférieurs qui restent équilibrés. Cette déviation n’est pas compensée par une courbure correctrice sus-jacente ce qui porte de ce fait l’aplomb de l’occiput en dehors de l’axe normal passant entre les deux talons ou le long du pli interfessier. 2, record 8, French, - attitude%20en%20ba%C3%AFonnette
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- posición antálgica lateral
1, record 8, Spanish, posici%C3%B3n%20ant%C3%A1lgica%20lateral
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- actitud antiálgica lateral 1, record 8, Spanish, actitud%20anti%C3%A1lgica%20lateral
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-06-13
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Sociology (General)
- Symbols, Motifs and Ornaments (Arts)
- Textile Industries
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- yellow ribbon
1, record 9, English, yellow%20ribbon
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The yellow ribbon is displayed on the side or back of automobiles in recognition of those who serve our country in military and peacekeeping missions around the world. It symbolizes the hope for a safe return of our Canadian Forces members who are serving overseas. 1, record 9, English, - yellow%20ribbon
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Sociologie (Généralités)
- Symboles, motifs et ornements (Arts)
- Industries du textile
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- ruban jaune
1, record 9, French, ruban%20jaune
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le ruban jaune est placé sur le côté ou en arrière de la voiture en reconnaissance des individus qui protègent notre pays en missions militaires à travers le monde. Il symbolise l'espoir du retour sain et sauf des membres des Forces canadiennes déployés à l'étranger. 2, record 9, French, - ruban%20jaune
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1995-09-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Bones and Joints
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- key-pinch
1, record 10, English, key%2Dpinch
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The apposition of the pulp of the thumb to the radial border of the index finger; the grip used in turning a key. 2, record 10, English, - key%2Dpinch
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Os et articulations
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- pince sub-termino-latérale
1, record 10, French, pince%20sub%2Dtermino%2Dlat%C3%A9rale
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La récupération de la fonction globale du pouce a été comparée au côté sain :[...]-par la mesure de la force de la pince sub-termino-latérale(key-pinch) avec un dynamomètre à ressort. 1, record 10, French, - pince%20sub%2Dtermino%2Dlat%C3%A9rale
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1990-06-15
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- short-leg limp
1, record 11, English, short%2Dleg%20limp
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A limp resulting from shortening of the lower limb. 2, record 11, English, - short%2Dleg%20limp
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- boiterie due au raccourcissement d'un membre
1, record 11, French, boiterie%20due%20au%20raccourcissement%20d%27un%20membre
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Boiterie due au raccourcissement d’un membre. Le raccourcissement de moins de 2 cm du membre inférieur peut être compensé par l'obliquité du bassin, sans provoquer une démarche boiteuse. [...] Pour compenser un raccourcissement plus important, le malade maintient le pied en flexion, s’appuyant seulement sur les orteils du membre affecté. Celui-ci reste rigide, avec un minimum de flexion de la hanche et du genou pendant les différentes phases de la marche [...]. Si cela ne suffit pas à compenser un raccourcissement plus important, le malade fléchit alors le genou et la hanche du côté sain. 1, record 11, French, - boiterie%20due%20au%20raccourcissement%20d%27un%20membre
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- cojera debida a dismetría
1, record 11, Spanish, cojera%20debida%20a%20dismetr%C3%ADa
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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