Joint Replacements Flashcards
The term arthroplasty means the….
Surgical repair of a damaged joint (arthr/o means joint, and -plasty means surgical repair); however this term has come to mean the surgical placement of an artificial joint.
The joint replacement part is a prosthesis that is commonly referred to as:
An implant
What is a total knee replacement (TKR)?
Means that all of the parts of the knee were replaced.
A TKR procedure is also known as
A total knee arthroplasty
What is a partial knee replacement? (PKR)
Describes a procedure in which only part of the knee is replaced.
What is a total hip replacement (THR)? also known as?
Also known as a total hip arthroplasty, is preformed to restore a damaged hip to full function. During the surgery, a plastic lining is fitted into the acetabulum to restore a smooth surface. The head of the femur is removed and replaced with a metal ball attached to a metal shaft that is fitted into the femur.
What is hip resurfacing?
Is an alternative to removing the head of the femur. Function is restored to the hip by placing a metal cap over there head of the femur to allow it to move smoothly over a metal lining in the acetabulum.
What is revision surgery?
The replacement of a worn or failed implant.
