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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.
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.
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 is the medical term meaning surgical removal of the kneecap?
The medical term for the surgical removal of the kneecap is patellectomy. This procedure is typically performed to treat severe knee conditions or injuries that have not responded to conservative treatments. After a patellectomy, patients may experience changes in knee function and may require rehabilitation to regain strength and mobility.
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).
