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What is done in preparation for kneecap removal?
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Prior to surgery, x rays and other diagnostic tests are done on the knee to determine if removing the kneecap is the appropriate treatment. Pre-operative blood and urine tests are also done.
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What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of the kneecap?
Kneecap removal, or patellectomy, is the surgical removal of the patella, commonly called the kneecap.
What is the purpose of kneecap removal?
When the kneecap is fractured or shattered. When the kneecap dislocates easily and repeatedly. When degenerative arthritis of the kneecap causes extreme pain.
When is kneecap removal performed?
The kneecap is fractured or shattered. The kneecap dislocates easily and repeatedly. Degenerative arthritis of the kneecap causes extreme pain.
Who has the best prognosis after kneecap removal?
People who undergo kneecap removal because of a broken bone or repeated dislocations have the best chance for complete recovery.
What type of anesthetic is used for kneecap removal?
General anesthesia is typically used for kneecap removal surgery, though in some cases a spinal or epidural anesthetic is used.
What are some precautions related to kneecap removal?
People who have had their kneecap removed for degenerative arthritis and then later have to have a total knee replacement are more likely to have problems with the stability of their artificial knee than those who only have total knee replacement.
How do you spell kneecap?
You have spelled it correctly, kneecap. A kneecap is the patella.
Does the kneecap have a nickname?
'kneecap' IS the nickname (for patella)
What is the kneecap medical term?
"Patella" is another name for the kneecap. "Patellar" means pertaining to the kneecap.
What preparation was done in order to follow hygienic standards?
follow the standard sanitation and always clean the preparation area after you done your work.
How do you put kneecap in a sentence?
i use kneecap to my knee .
Is the patella a muscle?
The patella is a bone (specifically, the kneecap).
