Cunningham
Cunningham
Cunningham (pronounced: /ˈkʌnɪŋəm/) is a term that has several meanings in the medical field. The etymology of the term is derived from the Scottish surname, which means "village of the milk pail".
Cunningham Clamp
The Cunningham Clamp is a device used to control urinary incontinence in males. It is a penile clamp that applies pressure to the urethra to prevent urine leakage. The Cunningham Clamp is often used by men who have undergone prostate surgery or suffer from other conditions that cause urinary incontinence.
Cunningham Technique
The Cunningham Technique is a method used in the treatment of shoulder dislocations. It involves the use of muscle relaxation and patient positioning to facilitate the reduction of the dislocated shoulder without the need for sedation or anesthesia.
Cunningham Panel
The Cunningham Panel is a series of tests used to diagnose a condition known as Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS). The panel measures the levels of antibodies in the blood that are associated with this condition.
Related Terms
- Urinary Incontinence - A condition characterized by the involuntary leakage of urine.
- Prostate Surgery - A surgical procedure to treat conditions affecting the prostate gland.
- Shoulder Dislocation - A condition where the upper arm bone pops out of the cup-shaped socket that's part of the shoulder blade.
- PANDAS - A condition in which a strep infection triggers a misdirected immune response resulting in inflammation on a child's brain.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cunningham
- Wikipedia's article - Cunningham
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