Sentence examples for joint surfaces from inspiring English sources

The doctors concluded that the crack sounded when the joint surfaces were suddenly wrenched apart.

This fluid serves as a lubricant and nutrient for the avascular joint surfaces.

This region (metaphysis) functions to transfer loads from weight-bearing joint surfaces to the diaphysis.

Over time the cartilage on the joint surfaces of the two bones begins to soften and break down.

Current standards (IEC) require that joint surfaces have a surface roughness of <6.3 μm.

The surface topology of joint surfaces strongly influences shear strength of these discontinuities.

Arthroscopic surgery can smooth joint surfaces, Dr. Bonutti said, but only before too much cartilage is worn away, and is successful only half the time.

A dislocation is called simple when the joint surfaces are not exposed to the air; it is called compound when the joint surfaces are exposed by the destruction of overlying skin or by the end of a bone piercing the skin.

The synovial membrane, which lines the margins of the joint cavity and lubricates and nourishes the joint surfaces, is also a form of connective tissue.

The objective of treatment is to obtain an anatomic reduction with congruous hip joint surfaces.

Screw fixation provides greater stability, but over-compression may cause damage to the joint surfaces.