ArthroplastieArthroplasty (literally "[re-]forming of joint") is an orthopedic surgical procedure where the articular surface of a musculoskeletal joint is replaced, remodeled, or realigned by osteotomy or some other procedure. It is an elective procedure that is done to relieve pain and restore function to the joint after damage by arthritis or some other type of trauma. Joint replacement For the last 45 years, the most successful and common form of arthroplasty is the surgical replacement of arthritic or destructive or necrotic joint or joint surface with a prosthesis.
Implant mammaireUn implant mammaire est une prothèse utilisée en chirurgie plastique (en mammoplastie) pour augmenter le volume d'un sein à visée esthétique (souhait personnel) ou reconstructrice (par exemple après une mastectomie). Il existe différents types de prothèses mammaires, généralement constituées d'une enveloppe en silicone. En France, plus de ont eu recours à un ou des implants mammaires, depuis 2001. Le record du monde des implants mammaires est détenu par Maxi Mounds, avec des implants de 9 kg.
ArthroplastieReplacement arthroplasty (from Greek arthron, joint, limb, articulate, + plassein, to form, mould, forge, feign, make an image of), or joint replacement surgery, is a procedure of orthopedic surgery in which an arthritic or dysfunctional joint surface is replaced with an orthopedic prosthesis. Joint replacement is considered as a treatment when severe joint pain or dysfunction is not alleviated by less-invasive therapies. It is a form of arthroplasty, and is often indicated from various joint diseases, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Fémurvignette|Vue en coupe de la cuisse montrant le fémur (terminologie latine). Le fémur est l'os long constituant le squelette de la cuisse . Il s'agit de l'os le plus long, le plus lourd et et le plus solide (quand on prend en compte sa résistance aux contraintes mécaniques, contraction des muscles...) du corps humain. Dans la position debout anatomique, le fémur n'est pas vertical.
Bone tumorA bone tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in bone, traditionally classified as noncancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant). Cancerous bone tumors usually originate from a cancer in another part of the body such as from lung, breast, thyroid, kidney and prostate. There may be a lump, pain, or neurological signs from pressure. A bone tumor might present with a pathologic fracture. Other symptoms may include fatigue, fever, weight loss, anemia and nausea. Sometimes there are no symptoms and the tumour is found when investigating another problem.
Pathologic fractureA pathologic fracture is a bone fracture caused by weakness of the bone structure that leads to decrease mechanical resistance to normal mechanical loads. This process is most commonly due to osteoporosis, but may also be due to other pathologies such as cancer, infection (such as osteomyelitis), inherited bone disorders, or a bone cyst. Only a small number of conditions are commonly responsible for pathological fractures, including osteoporosis, osteomalacia, Paget's disease, Osteitis, osteogenesis imperfecta, benign bone tumours and cysts, secondary malignant bone tumours and primary malignant bone tumours.
OstéopénieL'ostéopénie est une baisse de la densité de l'os. Il s'agit d'un état physiologique, précurseur de l'ostéoporose. On estime que jusqu'à 11 % de baisse de la densité osseuse, il s'agit d'ostéopénie, raréfaction osseuse, fragilisation du tissu osseux. Au-delà, il s'agit d'ostéoporose. L'ostéopénie est donc un état intermédiaire entre l'os normal et l'ostéoporose. On mesure la densité minérale osseuse au moyen de l'absorptiométrie. C'est ce que l'on appelle l'ostéodensitométrie.
Implant cérébralLes implants cérébraux, également appelés « BrainChips » ou « Brain implant » en anglais, sont des systèmes électroniques implantés dans le cerveau, afin de lire ou contrôler certains signaux cérébraux. Ils sont également connus sous le nom de « puce électronique cérébrale ». Les implants cérébraux sont des implants électroniques constitués d'électrodes ou de grilles d'électrodes, permettant de lire et contrôler des signaux cérébraux. Les électrodes peuvent être placées de façon très précises à l'aide de bras robotisés.
Plica syndromePlica syndrome is a condition that occurs when a plica (a vestigial extension of the protective synovial capsule of usually the knee) becomes irritated, enlarged, or inflamed. This inflammation is typically caused by the plica being caught on the femur, or pinched between the femur and the patella. The most common location of plica tissue is along the medial (inside) side of the knee. The plica can tether the patella to the femur, be located between the femur and patella, or be located along the femoral condyle.
Abutment (dentistry)In dentistry, an abutment is a connecting element. This is used in the context of a fixed bridge (the "abutment teeth" referring to the teeth supporting the bridge), partial removable dentures (the "abutment teeth" referring to the teeth supporting the partial) and in implants (used to attach a crown, bridge, or removable denture to the dental implant fixture). The implant fixture is the screw-like component that is osseointegrated. Dental bridge abutments are made such that the path of insertion of the teeth involved is nearly parallel with each other.
