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What does 'secondary to' Mean?

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Stacey31
Stacey31

I have got hold of some my Medical records and i am trying to understand something that was wrote by an Orthotic Surgeon 4 years ago, Can anyone tell me what is ment by 'Secondary to' in the below description.

'worsening mobility secondary to combined biomechanical abnormalities of feet, knees, ankles and hips. walk with flexed knees & hips. genu valgum. weakness of hip and knee extensor muscles and peroneal muscles'

Thank you for your help

Stacey

PS sorry if i posted iin wrong section!!!

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  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    In this context it means caused by or due to smile
  • Stacey31
    Stacey31

    Posted

    Thank you House smile

  • Tatiana66
    Tatiana66

    Posted

    I have a similar question, but in my case I don't think that "caused by" or "due to" fits.

    Here is my text:

    "Normal values of supination and pronation are 80-90 degrees when the elbow id held at 90 degrees of flexion. Variations will occur with significant swelling at the elbow secondary to the shared capsule."

    What does "secondary to" mean in this context?

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