ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD WRIST
Old English; related to Old High German, Old Norse rist.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WRIST»
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English dictionary.
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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WRIST»
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1
Twist of the
Wrist Vol. II: The Basics of High Performance ...
Presents philosophical observations on a wide range of topics, including society, family, the nature of writing, psychology, and childhood
2
Examination of the Hand and
Wrist
Originally Published in 1996 in Hb at 49.95.
Raoul Tubiana, Jean-Michel Thomine, Evelyn Mackin, 1998
Thoroughly updated to reflect the latest improvements in surgical technique, this book brings together the world's foremost wrist surgeons to describe their preferred techniques in step-by-step detail.
Richard H. Gelberman, 2009
4
A Twist of the
Wrist: The Motorcycle Road Racers Handbook
Here's everything you need to successfully improve your riding, novice or veteran, cruiser to sportbike rider. This book contains the very foundation skills for any rider looking for more confidence when cornering a motorcycle.
5
Operative Techniques: Hand and
Wrist Surgery
This medical reference book in the Operative Techniques series uses step-by-step descriptions, illustrations, and videos to provide all the guidance you need to succeed.
6
The
Wrist: Diagnosis and Operative Treatment
The Wrist: Diagnosis and Operative Treatment, Second Edition is the most comprehensive text and reference on diagnosis and treatment of wrist disorders.
Illustrated with over 300 images, 44 in full color, this book explores various clinically relevant aspects of wrist arthroscopy.
8
Skeletal Development of the Hand and
Wrist: A Radiographic ...
The wealth of images and user-friendly format of Skeletal Development of the Hand and Wrist enable a faster and more accurate approach to determining skeletal maturity.
S. Lowell Kahn, J. Christoper Bertozzi, Paul M. Bunch, 2011
9
Atlas of Minimally Invasive Hand and
Wrist Surgery
Minimally Invasive Hand and Wrist Surgery is the only book devoted exclusively to these exciting new percutaneous and minimal access techniques for the treatment of chronic and traumatic conditions of the hand and wrist.
John T. Capo, Virak Tan, 2007
10
Arthroplasty Around the
Wrist: CME, RADIOCARPAL, DRUJ, An ...
“Arthroplasty Around the Wrist, by Marwan Wehbe, MD, will cover many of the procedures involved with wrist replacement and some techniques that don’t require implants.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WRIST»
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wrist is used in the context of the following news items.
Angels' Mike Trout has MRI on injured wrist
HOUSTON (AP) — Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout was out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Houston Astros because of an injured left wrist. «USA TODAY, Jul 15»
Tottenham: Hugo Lloris suffers broken wrist
Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has suffered a broken wrist and could miss the start of the Premier League season. Spurs, who begin the 2015-16 campaign ... «BBC Sport, Jul 15»
David Ferrer withdraws from Wimbledon with wrist injury
LONDON (AP) -- Spanish player David Ferrer has withdrawn from Wimbledon because of an elbow injury. Wimbledon says the eighth-seeded Ferrer will be ... «Yahoo Sports, Jun 15»
Nationals' Jayson Werth has broken left wrist; out indefinitely
This is the third time the 36-year-old has suffered a broken left wrist. In 2012, he missed 75 games after breaking the wrist while sliding to make a catch. «ESPN, May 15»
John Wall's wrist injury means the Washington Wizards' end is nigh
The news of Washington Wizards' star John Wall having five non-displaced fractures in his left wrist and hand comes at a devastating blow for the All-Star point ... «CBSSports.com, May 15»
Apple Confirms: Apple Watch, Wrist Tattoos Don't Mix
It's official: Wrist tattoos do not mix well with the Apple Watch. Cupertino this week confirmed that inked skin interferes with the smartwatch's built-in heart rate ... «PC Magazine, May 15»
Masahiro Tanaka's wrist and forearm injury: 5 things to know
On Tuesday, Yankees ace Masahiro Tanaka was sent for an MRI after reporting discomfort in his right wrist. GM Brian Cashman told reporters at Yankee ... «CBSSports.com, Apr 15»
Apple Watch not sensing some users with wrist tattoos
A couple of users with dark wrist tattoos have posted videos showing the Apple Watch not sensing contact with their wrist as it does on non-tattooed wrists. «Mashable, Apr 15»
Chris Taylor's broken wrist decides shortstop battle for Mariners
Taylor took a foul tip to his wrist in Friday's game and went for tests Saturday. He actually remained in the game after the foul tip and singled in the at-bat. «CBSSports.com, Mar 15»
Juan Martin del Potro withdraws from Australian Open with wrist injury
MELBOURNE -- Juan Martin del Potro's 2015 comeback took a setback on Sunday when withdrew from the Australian Open with lingering pain in his left wrist. «SI.com, Jan 15»