Clinical LE

Question 1

Joint replacement/new joint/molding the joint

Answer 1

Arthroplasty

Question 2

Inflammation of the joint

Answer 2

arthritis (from many causes - infection, sepsis, or degradation of cartilage = osteoarthritis)

Question 3

Hip fracture - femoral neck fracture

Answer 3

Circulation of femoral head at risk

tx- arthroplasty

Question 4

Hip fracture - two kinds

Answer 4

femoral neck

inter-trochanteric

Question 5

Hip fracture - inter-trochanteric

Answer 5

Good circulation but Unstable

tx - fracture stabilization surgery

Question 6

ACL surgery is a ________

Answer 6

replacement/reconstruction - not a repair

Question 7

Knee arthroplasty has _____ durability

Answer 7

excellent (~1% failure per year of choice)

Question 8

Best predictor of post-op motion

Answer 8

pre-op motion (ligaments are already stiff)

Question 9

Medical conditions can worsen outcomes of hip/knee arthroplasty

Answer 9

smoking, diabetes mellitus, obesity

Question 10

Significant cause of morbidity and mortality

Answer 10

Hip fracture

Question 11

Bone tumor causes

Answer 11

Primary cancer of bone is rare but bad

Metastatic disease to bone more common