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immobilize [i′mō·bə‚līz] (medicine) To render motionless or to fix in place, as by splints or surgery. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| But the widespread use of-osseointegrated implants has allowed for excellent prosthetic immobilization and retention during physical activity, thus making them more acceptable to the younger population. After two failed attempts during a 75-mile chase from Westlake Village to the San Gabriel Valley, California Highway Patrol officers were able to employ the pursuit immobilization technique - bumping Shellhouse's minivan from behind and forcing it to spin and smash into a soundwall. Specifically, patients in the specific exercise group were older and more likely to have leg pain, and patients in the immobilization group were more likely to have a previous history of LBP. |
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