total joint replacement Flashcards
1
Q
when do you perform a total joint replacement
A
- age
- significant and disabling pain
- loss of function
- capable of rehab
- reduced and painful ROM
- radiographic changes
2
Q
what radiographic changes suggest you perform a joint replacement?
A
- loss of joint space
- osteophytes
- subchondral cysts
- subchondral sclerosis
3
Q
an absolute contraindication to performing a total joint replcaement
A
INFECTION
4
Q
knee replacement recipients are more or less obese than hip
A
knee replacement more obese or more overweight than hip replacement recipients
5
Q
what radiographs do you need for a hip?
A
- AP and lateral hip
- AP pelvis
6
Q
what radiographs do you need for a knee?
A
Standing AP
Lateral skyline
7
Q
incidence of infection in revision joint replacements vs primaries is
A
4% vs 1%
