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en perneras

English translation: in leg holders

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Spanish term or phrase:en perneras
English translation:in leg holders
Entered by: Charles Davis

12:19 Jun 30, 2011
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical (general) / surgery for morbid obesity
Spanish term or phrase: en perneras
"En el primer tiempo de la intervención el paciente se coloca en perneras a 0 grados con las piernas ligeramente flexionadas"

My attempt so far...

"Initially in the intervention the patient is placed __________ at 0 degrees with the legs slightly bent."

Any further suggestions?

Thanks,

Juliette
ServingMed.com
Netherlands
Local time: 13:52
in leg holders
Explanation:
Or "leg-holders".

"El autor describe sobre el uso de un nuevo tipo de pernera, utilizado para el posicionamiento del paciente en posición litotomica, el cual es denominado "Placement Leg Holders” (DPLHs)."
http://www.scielo.br/pdf/rlae/v18n2/es_21.pdf

"Cherf Leg Holder
Supports the lower extremity for prepping before hip or knee surgery"
http://www.innomed.net/knee_positioners.htm

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Note added at 20 mins (2011-06-30 12:39:28 GMT)
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Compare these:
"Cuidados de Enfermería en posición de litotomía:
* Colocar las piernas en las perneras a la vez, para evitar luxaciones de la cadera"
http://enfermeradequirofano.iespana.es/posiciones/posiciones...
Here is a photo showing these "perneras":
http://enfermeradequirofano.iespana.es/posiciones/ginecologi...

Here are some "leg holders" which look just the same:
http://www.c-arm.com/15_surgery_table_leg.htm

There are also stirrups, but the images I have seen suggest that these are different.
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Charles Davis
Spain
Local time: 13:52
Grading comment
Many thanks!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +2in leg holders
Charles Davis
2in leg straps
Michael Powers (PhD)
1in stirrups
anademahomar


  

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9 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5
in leg straps


Explanation:
Based on the context, this seems a logical choice, but I have nothing to support this in the way of refences. Mike

Michael Powers (PhD)
United States
Local time: 07:52
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 274
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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
in leg holders


Explanation:
Or "leg-holders".

"El autor describe sobre el uso de un nuevo tipo de pernera, utilizado para el posicionamiento del paciente en posición litotomica, el cual es denominado "Placement Leg Holders” (DPLHs)."
http://www.scielo.br/pdf/rlae/v18n2/es_21.pdf

"Cherf Leg Holder
Supports the lower extremity for prepping before hip or knee surgery"
http://www.innomed.net/knee_positioners.htm

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 20 mins (2011-06-30 12:39:28 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

Compare these:
"Cuidados de Enfermería en posición de litotomía:
* Colocar las piernas en las perneras a la vez, para evitar luxaciones de la cadera"
http://enfermeradequirofano.iespana.es/posiciones/posiciones...
Here is a photo showing these "perneras":
http://enfermeradequirofano.iespana.es/posiciones/ginecologi...

Here are some "leg holders" which look just the same:
http://www.c-arm.com/15_surgery_table_leg.htm

There are also stirrups, but the images I have seen suggest that these are different.


Charles Davis
Spain
Local time: 13:52
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 804
Grading comment
Many thanks!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Sam Cogdell: Agree. Stirrups (estribos) are used for gynecological exams and obstetrics.
36 mins
  -> Thanks, Sam :) I associated stirrups with that as well (having attended the births of both my sons!)
agree  liz askew: What a situation to get into!/This is why I try to follow Weightwatchers:)
53 mins
  -> Thanks, Liz! Yes, it's not a nice thought, is it?
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9 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 1/5Answerer confidence 1/5
in stirrups


Explanation:
Como las de la mesa del ginecólogo?

anademahomar
Honduras
Local time: 05:52
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8
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