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What is patellar fx?
Patellar fx is shorthand for patellar fracture, or a broken kneecap.
How long does broken kneecap surgery take?
Broken kneecap surgery, or patellar fracture surgery, typically takes about one to two hours, depending on the complexity of the fracture and the specific surgical technique used. The procedure may involve realigning the bone fragments and securing them with screws or wires. Recovery time will vary, but patients usually need to follow a rehabilitation program to regain strength and mobility in the knee.
How do you spell kneecap?
You have spelled it correctly, kneecap. A kneecap is the patella.
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.
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.
How do you put kneecap in a sentence?
i use kneecap to my knee .
What term is used for excision of the kneecap?
The term used for the excision of the kneecap is "patellectomy." This surgical procedure involves the removal of the patella, typically due to severe injury, fracture, or arthritis that affects the knee joint. Patellectomy can help relieve pain and improve function in certain cases, although it may also alter knee mechanics.
What specific procedures are performed by orthopedic surgeons?
Some specific procedures performed by orthopedic surgeons include arthroplasty, arthroscopic surgery, bone grafting, fasciotomy, fracture repair, kneecap removal, and traction.
Is the patella a muscle?
The patella is a bone (specifically, the kneecap).
What is another word for kneecap is?
Patella is another word for kneecap.
