SMI Chapter 9 +1 Opp

What is the proper name for a knee replacement surgery?

• Knee osteotomy

• Knee ligament repair

• Knee arthroplasty

• Knee arthroscopy

How many types of knee arthroplasties are there?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

What does a total knee arthroplasty involve?

• Replacing the patella only

• Resurfacing one condyle of the femur

• Replacing and resurfacing all of the articular surfaces of the knee joint

• Inserting a knee brace

What is typically the minimum age considered for knee arthroplasty?

• 50 years

• 70 years

• 40 years

• 60 or 65 years

What is a common cause of damage requiring knee arthroplasty?

• Fractures

• Arthritis

• Muscle strains

• Ligament tears

What type of arthritis is characterized by the wearing down of articular cartilage?

• Osteoarthritis

• Gout

• Psoriatic arthritis

• Rheumatoid arthritis

What is used to replace the meniscus in a knee arthroplasty?

• Silicone

• Titanium alloy

• Polyethylene plastic

• Hyaline cartilage

What is the role of the ACL in the knee?

• Acts as a cushion between the femur and tibia

• Prevents the tibia from sliding in front of the femur

• Connects the knee cap to the shin bone

• Provides blood supply to the knee joint

What is a potential benefit of using a tourniquet during knee arthroplasty?

• Decreases surgery time

• Reduces the risk of infection

• Makes for a cleaner surgical area

• Prevents blood clots

What is the purpose of pre-operative medical imaging before a knee arthroplasty?

• To practice the surgical procedure

• To evaluate the patient's pain level

• To check the patient's blood flow

• To plan the surgery and determine the prosthesis size