NURS 498 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Congenital Disorder, Arthroplasty, Synovectomy
20 Feb 2018
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Synovectomy removal of synovial membrane, used as prophylactic measure and palliative. Osteotomy removing or adding a wedge/slice of bone to change alignment and to shift weight. Debridement removal of degenerative debris such as loose bodies, osteophytes, joint debris, treatment of ra. Best performed early in the disease and prevents inflammatory process from extending into the adjacent cartilage, ligaments, and tendons. Common sites include elbow, wrist, and fingers. bearing, thereby correcting deformity and relieving pain. and degenerated menisci from a joint. Monitor for signs of infection, managing pain, and restricting excessive activity for 24 to 48 hours. maintain rom, and correct deformity. Most commonly used for oa, ra, avn, congenital deformities or dislocations, and other systemic problems. Several types including replacement of part of a joint, surgical reshaping of the bones and joints, and total joint replacement. Abduction exercise (swinging leg out but never crossing midline), supine and standing. Hip resurfacing: head is reshaped and capped with a metal ball.
