Bear

Bear (Medical Term)

Bear (/bɛər/), in the medical context, refers to the act of carrying or supporting, particularly in relation to the body's ability to bear weight or pressure. The term is often used in the fields of Orthopedics, Physiotherapy, and Obstetrics.

Etymology

The term 'bear' originates from the Old English 'beran' which means to carry or bring. In the medical context, it has been used since the late 14th century.

Related Terms

• Weight Bearing: This refers to the ability of the body, or a specific part of the body, to support weight. It is often used in the context of recovery from injury or surgery.

• Non-Weight Bearing (NWB): This is a restriction placed on an injured or post-surgery patient, where they are instructed not to place any weight on the affected limb.

• Partial Weight Bearing (PWB): This is a term used when a patient is allowed to place some, but not all, of their body weight on the affected limb.

• Full Weight Bearing (FWB): This term is used when a patient is able to place all of their body weight on the affected limb without causing pain or damage.

• Bearing Down: This term is used in Obstetrics to describe the act of pushing during childbirth.

See Also

• Orthopedics
• Physiotherapy
• Obstetrics

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Bear
• Wikipedia's article - Bear

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