Common Arthroplasties Flashcards
What is arthroplasty?
The surgical replacement or reconstruction of a joint with artificially produced material
What is arthritis?
A common condition that causes pain and inflammation in a joint, with OA and RN being the 2 mos common
What is arthroplasty/arthridities?
A generic term applied to more than 100 different genetic, autoimmune, metabolic, connective tissue, and other acquired diseases that produce pathological process of the joint
What are the indications for joint replacement?
(6)
Arthropathy
Trauma involving joint injury, e.g. intra-capsular femoral neck fracture
Bony lesions
AVN
Infection
Previous failed surgery
Why is a joint replacement important?
(3)
Increases mobility/function
Reduces pain
Improves quality of life
What is the role of radiographic imaging?
(5)
Initial imaging
Pre-operative imaging
Intra-operative imaging
Post-operative imaging
Follow up imaging
Why is initial imaging done?
To decide if orthopaedic intervention is necessary
Why is pre-operative imaging done?
To plan for an x-ray or CT
Why is intra-operative imaging done?
To aid the implantation of hardware
