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  2. List of eponymous fractures - Wikipedia

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    intra-articular fracture of base of Thumb metacarpal: axial load along metacarpal in a partially flexed thumb: Bennett's fracture at Whonamedit? Bosworth fracture: David M. Bosworth: fracture of distal fibula with posterior dislocation of the proximal fibula behind the tibia: severe external rotation of the foot "Bosworth fracture dislocation ...

  3. Orthopedic cast - Wikipedia

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    In cases where the injury requires complete immobilization but not the rigidity of a cast, an orthopedic boot, also known as a CAM boot (controlled ankle motion) may be used, especially for foot or ankle injuries. These options are designed to protect the injured area while still allowing limited mobility.

  4. Military recruit training - Wikipedia

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    Military recruit training, commonly known as basic training or boot camp, refers to the initial instruction of new military personnel. It is a physically and psychologically intensive process, which resocializes its subjects for the unique demands of military employment .

  5. Broken toe - Wikipedia

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    In a UK study involving nearly 6000 fractures seen in hospital, 3.6% were broken toes. [10] Fractures of big toes make up about a fifth [3] or third [8] of all toe fractures, and 5.5% of all foot and ankle fractures in major US trauma hospitals. [10] Toe fractures are the most common foot fractures. [8] About 20% of broken toes involve open ...

  6. List of United States Marine Corps acronyms and expressions

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    The first thing a recruit sees at boot camp. Boot Bands – Elastic bands or metal springs rolled into the hem of the trousers to blouse them near the top of the boot. Boots and Utes – The utility uniform without the normal uniform blouse, typically used for PT. boot camp – Training hub for new Marines at Parris Island, SC and San Diego, CA.

  7. March fracture - Wikipedia

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    It is more common in soldiers, but also occurs in hikers, organists, and other people whose duties entail much standing (such as hospital doctors). March fractures most commonly occur in the second and third metatarsal bones of the foot. [1] [2] [3] It is a common cause of foot pain, especially when people suddenly increase their activities. [4]

  8. Stress fracture - Wikipedia

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    Stress fractures most frequently occur in weight-bearing bones of the lower extremities, such as the tibia and fibula (bones of the lower leg), metatarsal and navicular bones (bones of the foot). Less common are stress fractures to the femur, pelvis, and sacrum. Treatment usually consists of rest followed by a gradual return to exercise over a ...

  9. United States Marine Corps Recruit Training - Wikipedia

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    Recruits learn marksmanship fundamentals and must qualify with the M16 rifle to graduate. United States Marine Corps Recruit Training (commonly known as "boot camp") is a 13-week program, including in & out-processing, of recruit training that each recruit must successfully complete in order to serve in the United States Marine Corps.