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Slinger (medical term)

Slinger (/ˈslɪŋər/), from the Old English slingan, meaning "to throw", is a medical term used to describe the action of a medical professional in the process of applying a sling to a patient's limb. This term is often used in the context of orthopedic care, particularly in the treatment of fractures and dislocations.

Etymology

The term "slinger" is derived from the Old English word slingan, which means "to throw". In the medical context, it refers to the action of "throwing" or applying a sling to a patient's limb. The term has been in use in the medical field since the early 20th century.

Related Terms

  • Sling: A supportive bandage or device used to prevent movement of a broken or dislocated limb.
  • Orthopedics: The branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.
  • Fracture: The breaking or cracking of a bone.
  • Dislocation: The displacement of one or more bones at a joint.
  • Bandage: A piece of material used either to support a medical device such as a dressing or splint, or on its own to provide support to or to restrict the movement of a part of the body.

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