Gore tex is a trademark for a specific fabric that is both waterproof and breathable. Nylon is the name of a synthetic material, which happens to be easily formed into long f â¦ ilaments which can then be woven or knit, or spun with other materials. Nylon stockings and ripstop nylon or two examples of the nylon fabric.
This article addresses pilon fracturesâa specific type of fracture that occurs in the lower leg near the ankle. To find in-depth information on ankle fractures, please read . A pilon fracture is a type of break that occurs at the bottom of the tibia (shinbone) and involves the weight-bearing surface of the ankle joint. With this type of injury, the other bone in the lower leg, the fibula, is frequently broken as well.
What is a Pilonidal Cyst? A pilonidal cyst or sinus is an abscess (localized collection of pus) or a chronic draining sinus (canal or passage). These cysts develop when a dead hair or hairs are pushed into the skin forming a canal or passage. This sinus then becomes infected as more debris collects in the sinus. The most common place for a pilonidal cyst to develop is in the skin over the tailbone, just over the cleft in the buttocks.