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Classifications Used in Total Hip Arthroplasty
Total hip arthroplasty is one of the most successful operation to be done and is definitely a rewarding procedure for both the surgeon and the patient. Ever since 3 days of low friction arthroplasty by Sir John Charnley, there has been considerable interest in improvement in the knowledge of surgical techniques and hip biomechanics. Over the past two decades there has been an exponential increase in total hip replacements. Therefore strategies to simplify the procedure and classifications to encounter difficulties in treatment plans were devised. It is imperative for consultants and trainees to be aware of these classifications systems which are helpful in pre op, intra op and postop planning.
Part of the book: Total Hip Replacement
Hidden Lesions of the Knee: Meniscal Ramp Lesions
Meniscal RAMP lesions are not uncommon with ACL injuries and their incidence is higher in young males sustaining non-contact injuries. Diagnosis requires awareness of the lesion, and its hidden location and how to access it on arthroscopy remain the gold standard in detecting these tears. Despite trials to explain RAMP lesions by signal changes on MR imaging, a correlation was built in only one third of the cases. The healing potential along with the effect on knee stability of RAMP lesions is the reason behind repairing them. In this chapter, we intend to outline the description, incidence, effects, diagnosis and treatment outcomes of these lesions.
Part of the book: Arthroscopic Surgery