Elective Surgery Flashcards
1
Q
what is arthroplasty
A
reshaping of joint, this is synonymous with joint replacement
2
Q
what are joints which can be replaced
A
hip, knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle, 1st MTP of great toe, MCP joint of hand and wrist
3
Q
what can joint replacements be made of
A
stainless steel, colbalt chrome, titanium allow, polyethene and ceramic
4
Q
what is excision or resection arthroplasty
A
removal of bone and cartilage of one or both sides of joint
5
Q
what is arthrodesis
A
surgical stiffening or fusion of a joint in position of function
6
Q
what is osteotomy
A
surgical realignment of bone used for deformity correction or to redistribute load across an arthritis joint
arthritis = shift load
