Examinations > Medical Council of Canada Evaluating Examination > Prometric call centre telephone numbers. We encourage you to schedule your examination appointment online, through the Prometric website. However, if you wish to schedule your examination appointment by telephone, you may do so through one of the call centres listed below.
A pivot joint (trochoid joint, rotary joint, Lateral Ginglymus) is a type of synovial joint.In pivot joints, the axis of a convex articular surface is parallel with the longitudinal axis of the bone. pivot joint (trochoid joint, rotary joint, Lateral Ginglymus) is a type of synovial joint.
Pedicle Screws and Rods Introduction. A main goal of spinal surgery is to stop the pain caused by joints that have worn out over time or degenerated due to disease. Spinal fusion is one of the most reliable ways to reduce spinal pain. Spinal fusion joins together the vertebrae on either side of a joint in your spine, allowing the two bones to grow together into one and stopping the motion that is causing pain. Use of pedicle screws and rods is one method doctors have of fusing the vertebrae in your spine. Description A combination of metal screws and rods (hardware) creates a solid brace that holds your vertebrae in place.