Contraindications + Complications of surgery Flashcards

1
Q

It is generally contraindicated to perform surgery on an actively ?, or
? infected joint.

A

infected

recurrently

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Ortho complications

? infection: 1% for elective procedures, 20% for ? fractures.
DVT: occur in around ?% of total ?/? replacements.–> Mainly ?.
Ml: Most common cause of ? post orthopaedic surgery.

A
wound
open
50
hip/knee
aSx
death
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Ortho complx

Local ? injury.
? syndrome.
? fracture: perioperative or delayed.
? ? pain syndrome.

A

neurovascular
compartment
periprosthetic
complex regional

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly