Medical technology

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  • How can medical technology help
    • Keyhole surgery
      • Damage to the cruciate ligaments in the knee can be tackled effectively
        • CRUCIATE LIGAMENTS: 2/4 are found deep inside the joint and are attached to the end of the femur to the top of the tibia
      • Uses fibre optics/minute video cameras
      • Possible to repair damaged joints/remove diseased organs through small holes
      • Surgery on torn ligament:  Knee joint can be stabilised so that further injury is < likely
        • Important because repeated damage to a joint can affect the cartilage and shorten an athlete's career
      • On joints 'arthroscopy'
        • 1/2 small incisions; small camera & light source inserted (inside of joint can be seen & diagnosis confirmed); surgery? miniature instruments are inserted through the incisions
      • Recovery is rapid
    • Prostheses
      • More variation in design for different activities
      • Prosthetic feet may be articulated ( better on uneven surfaces)
      • Replacing hip & knee joints with artificial joints successful
        • Fit person will recover within a few months
      • Replace damaged/diseased joints that haven't respondedmedical/other therapy
      • Using specialised prosthesis
        • Disabled athletes can be more physically active & perform at higher levels

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