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Periprosthetic in medicine refers to a structure in close relation to an implant. Clinically it can refer to: Bone fracture or 'periprosthetic fracture' [1] around an artificial joint, e.g. after a knee replacement; infection around an artificial joint or 'periprosthetic joint infection' [2] Vegetation or leak around an artificial heart valve
Patella fracture; Other names: Broken kneecap: A fracture of the patella seen on a lateral view: Specialty: Orthopedics: Symptoms: Pain, swelling, bruising to front of the knee [1] Complications: Injury to the tibia, femur, or knee ligaments [2] Types: Stable, displaced, comminuted, open [1] Causes: Trauma to the front of the knee [1 ...
PJI is estimated to occur in approximately 2% of hip and knee replacements, and up to 4% of revision hip or knee replacements. Other estimates indicate that 1.4-2.5% of all joint replacements worldwide are complicated by PJIs. [1] The incidence is expected to rise significantly in the future as hip replacements and knee replacements become more ...
Periprosthetic fractures are becoming more frequent with the aging patient population and can occur intraoperatively or postoperatively. Depending on the location of the fracture and the stability of the prosthesis, these can be treated surgically with open reduction and internal fixation or revision of the prosthesis. [citation needed]
The Ottawa knee rules are a set of rules used to help physicians determine whether an x-ray of the knee is needed. [1] They state that an X-ray is required only in patients who have an acute knee injury with one or more of the following: Age 55 years or older; Tenderness at head of fibula; Isolated tenderness of patella
It was named by the Health Service Journal as one of the top hundred NHS trusts to work for in 2015. At that time it had 1101 full-time equivalent staff and a sickness absence rate of 3.23%. 93% of staff recommend it as a place for treatment and 71% recommended it as a place to work.
The knee anatomy provides insight into predicting why certain fracture patterns occur more often than others. The medial plateau is larger and significantly stronger than the lateral plateau. Also, there is a natural valgus or outward angulation alignment to the limb which coupled with the often valgus or outwardly angulating force on impact ...
It was named by the Health Service Journal as one of the top hundred NHS trusts to work for in 2015. At that time it had 11,847 full-time equivalent staff and a sickness absence rate of 3.95%. 85% of staff recommend it as a place for treatment and 69% recommended it as a place to work. [15]