Bumper
Bumper (medical)
Bumper (/ˈbʌmpər/), in the medical context, refers to a device used to protect or cushion a body part, often used in orthopedic or surgical procedures.
Etymology
The term "bumper" originates from the English word "bump," which means to strike or collide with something. The suffix "-er" is added to denote the object that performs the action. In this case, a "bumper" is something that absorbs or mitigates the impact of a collision, protecting the body part it is applied to.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, a bumper is often used in orthopedic procedures to protect bones and joints. For example, in knee replacement surgery, a plastic bumper may be used to cushion the new joint and prevent bone-on-bone contact. Similarly, in spinal surgery, bumpers can be used to protect the vertebrae.
Bumpers are also used in other medical contexts. For example, in gastroenterology, a bumper may refer to a part of a feeding tube that prevents the tube from moving too far into the stomach or intestines.
Related Terms
- Orthopedics: The branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles. This includes procedures where bumpers are often used.
- Prosthesis: An artificial body part, which may include a bumper for protection and cushioning.
- Feeding tube: A medical device used to provide nutrition to patients who cannot obtain nutrition by mouth, are unable to swallow safely, or need nutritional supplementation. Some feeding tubes include a bumper.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bumper
- Wikipedia's article - Bumper
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