refracturing
Cracking once more
Refracturing is the process of hydraulically fracturing an oil or gas well a second time, years after initial production has declined.
The technique reopens existing fractures or creates new pathways through rock formations to extract additional hydrocarbons: The company plans to refracture several aging wells in the Permian Basin.
Physician who operates
- orthopedistMusculoskeletal system physician
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
- castPerformers, throw, or splint
- splintDevice immobilizing injured limbs
immobilization · surgery · anesthesia · rehabilitation · physiotherapy · stabilization · fixation · realignment
Recovery from injury/addiction
- physiotherapyTreatment restoring bodily function
- healingRestoration of health
- mendingRestoring damaged items
- regenerationBiological self-repair process
restoration · consolidation · weight-bearing · mobility · strengthening · range of motion · remission · recuperation
Persistent dull discomfort
- throbbingRhythmic painful pulsing
- sorenessTender, painful sensation
- agonyExtreme physical or emotional pain
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
discomfort · sharp · excruciating · shooting · inflammation · swelling · sensitivity · distress
Improper fracture healing
- nonunionWithout labor organization
- callusHardened protective skin
- remodelingAltering existing structures
- osteoclastsBone-resorbing cells
osteoblasts · bone density · microfractures · growth plates · epiphysis · osteoporosis · calcium deficiency · brittle
Kept within limits
- surgicalRelating to operations
- therapeuticPromoting healing or wellness
- correctiveDesigned to remedy flaws
- intentionalDone on purpose
planned · realignment · rotational · angular · wedge
surgeon
Physician who operates
- orthopedistMusculoskeletal system physician
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
- castPerformers, throw, or splint
splint · immobilization · surgery · anesthesia · rehabilitation · physiotherapy · stabilization · fixation · realignment · hardware
rehabilitation
Recovery from injury/addiction
- physiotherapyTreatment restoring bodily function
- healingRestoration of health
- mendingRestoring damaged items
regeneration · restoration · consolidation · weight-bearing · mobility · strengthening · range of motion · remission · recuperation · gradual
ache
Persistent dull discomfort
- throbbingRhythmic painful pulsing
- sorenessTender, painful sensation
- agonyExtreme physical or emotional pain
tenderness · discomfort · sharp · excruciating · shooting · inflammation · swelling · sensitivity · distress · reinjury
malunion
Improper fracture healing
- nonunionWithout labor organization
- callusHardened protective skin
- remodelingAltering existing structures
osteoclasts · osteoblasts · bone density · microfractures · growth plates · epiphysis · osteoporosis · calcium deficiency · brittle · deformity
controlled
Kept within limits
- surgicalRelating to operations
- therapeuticPromoting healing or wellness
- correctiveDesigned to remedy flaws
intentional · planned · realignment · rotational · angular · wedge
fragile, frail, fragment, fracture, fraction, infraction, fracturing, fractal, refraction