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Maybe just phalanx even though would be redundant? nm

Posted By: Ya never know on 2007-08-10
In Reply to: OK ...found paronychial infection but still stumped on first word - IndianaMT

Subject: Maybe just phalanx even though would be redundant? nm

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1st phalanx
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First phalanx is okay, but 1st phalanx is better because it is recommended to use numerals in medical reports. (Book of Style)
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Review of his x-rays today shows that he has some fourth and fifth proximal phalanx fractures of the shaft, just a little oblique in nature.  The s/l 'ulnar-peri' was significantly displaced.


Hx: Fourth and fifth phalanx fractures.


ORIF of proximal phalanx
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In this op note, the doctor says a "one five recon plate" was trimmed to the appropriate length, and I placed a "one five" screw distally.  Would you agree this should be transcribed as 1.5 (as in mm).  He didn't say mm, and I won't go so far as to put mm in the report.


Left distal phalanx S/l-phalen.
Subject: Left distal phalanx S/l-phalen.

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Exam of the left hand reveals a 0.5 x 0.5 cm area of s/l pointing along the proximal phalanx to sm
Subject: Exam of the left hand reveals a 0.5 x 0.5 cm area of s/l pointing along the proximal phalanx to sm

the 5th finger on the palmar surface. Thanks for any help.

yes, p.o. b.i.d. is right (the q would be redundant) nm
Subject: yes, p.o. b.i.d. is right (the q would be redundant) nm

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I would not think that it would be redundant but one never knows.
Subject: I would not think that it would be redundant but one never knows.


Proximal phalanx fracture is healed. Screws are in good position. The s/l ser-toge wire is in
Subject: Proximal phalanx fracture is healed. Screws are in good position. The s/l ser-toge wire is in

position.
Her x-ray shows slight angulation of her distal phalanx fracture in the s/l plane of joint motion.TY
Subject: Her x-ray shows slight angulation of her distal phalanx fracture in the s/l plane of joint motion.TY

 


of redundant colon. nm
Subject: of redundant colon. nm

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redundant.............just my opinion...NM
Subject: redundant.............just my opinion...NM

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maybe redundant colon?
Subject: maybe redundant colon?


redundant callus?
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Redundant colon
Subject: Redundant colon


isn't it redundant to say emergency stat
Subject: isn't it redundant to say emergency stat

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another wasted post - how redundant!!
Subject: another wasted post - how redundant!!

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Saying unguent cream is being redundant, but I think that's what you have there. nm
Subject: Saying unguent cream is being redundant, but I think that's what you have there. nm

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You mean the docs you transcribe for are never redundant?
Subject: You mean the docs you transcribe for are never redundant?

Boy, mine are!!
Sometimes said as ETT tube, making that last "T" redundant and
Subject: Sometimes said as ETT tube, making that last "T" redundant and

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maybe ethanol alcohol? that's redundant tho
Subject: maybe ethanol alcohol? that's redundant tho

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RP=reduction plasty...ESL being redundant...? nm
Subject: RP=reduction plasty...ESL being redundant...? nm


Help Please...the redundant tunica was then accordionized? TIA! NM
Subject: Help Please...the redundant tunica was then accordionized? TIA! NM

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If you mean the term operation OP report, no that is redundant.
Subject: If you mean the term operation OP report, no that is redundant.


probably being redundant and saying "in the dorsal supine position." nm
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It's kind of redundant, but makes sense, meaning time frame.
Subject: It's kind of redundant, but makes sense, meaning time frame.

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