Gout = (also known as podagra when it involves the big toe) is a medical condition

usually characterized by recurrent attacks of acute inflammatory arthritis—a red,

tender, hot, swollen joint.
Polio = poliomyelitis; infantile paralysis.
To tout = To promote or praise energetically; publicize.
Traction = In orthopedic medicine, traction refers to the set of mechanisms for
straightening broken bones or relieving pressure on the spine and skeletal
system. There are two types of traction: skin traction and skeletal traction.
Outpatient = A patient whose treatment does not require an overnight stay in a hospital
or clinic.
Geriatric = Of or relating to the aged or to characteristics of the aging process.