Medical technology
- Created by: Yzyl Quintana
- Created on: 04-05-17 11:48
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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
- Damage to the cruciate ligaments in the knee can be tackled effectively
- 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
- Keyhole surgery
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