Paprosky femur defect, type IIIA med-lat
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Paprosky femur defect, type IIIA med-lat
Paprosky femur defect. Cutaway artwork of bone degradation in a type IV lateral femur cortex defect (Paprosky classification system). This system is used to assess revision (replacement or repair) of a hip implant. The ball and socket part of the implant is at top. The rest of the implant consists of a shaft inside the femur (thigh bone). The amount of degradation in the cortical (outer) bone layer determines the amount of bone grafting needed, and whether a cementless implant can replace a cemented one. Type IV defects make the shaft unable to support weight (see C016/6620 for other types). Named for US surgeon Wayne G. Paprosky, the classification was developed in the 1980s and 1990s
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Arthrology Arthroplasty Bone Cement Cemented Cortex Cortical Cutaway Defect Defects Diagram Femur Grafting Hip Implant Hip Replacement Hip Revision Joint Lateral Medial Orthopaedic Orthopaedics Orthopedic Orthopedics Osteological Osteology Prostheses Prosthesis Prosthetic Prosthetics Proximal Repair Replacement Surgery Surgical Type Type 2 Type Ii Types Condition Cutouts Disorder
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This detailed print showcases a Paprosky femur defect, specifically a type IIIA med-lat defect. The image is a cutaway artwork that vividly depicts the degradation of bone in the lateral cortex of the femur, according to the Paprosky classification system. This classification system is crucial for evaluating and determining the necessary revision procedures for hip implants. At the top of the illustration, we can see the ball and socket component of an implant, while the rest consists of a shaft placed inside the thigh bone (femur). The extent of cortical bone degradation directly influences whether bone grafting is required and if a cementless implant can replace one that was previously cemented. Type IV defects are particularly severe as they render the shaft incapable of supporting weight. Named after esteemed US surgeon Wayne G. Paprosky, this classification system was developed during the 1980s and 1990s. It has since become an invaluable tool in orthopedic surgery for assessing hip implant revisions. The white background emphasizes every intricate detail within this medical illustration. With its focus on technology, surgical techniques, joint repair, and medicine, this image serves as an essential resource for healthcare professionals involved in orthopedics or osteology research.
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