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  2. Patella fracture - Wikipedia

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    In the longer term, the knee may not regain full movement, pain may persist and there is an increased likelihood of osteoarthritis of the knee. [7] If there is an associated open wound as in an open fracture, complications also include risk of infection, inability of the broken bones to reunite and osteonecrosis. [7]

  3. Tibial plateau fracture - Wikipedia

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    The knee anatomy provides insight into predicting why certain fracture patterns occur more often than others. The medial plateau is larger and significantly stronger than the lateral plateau. Also, there is a natural valgus or outward angulation alignment to the limb which coupled with the often valgus or outwardly angulating force on impact ...

  4. Traction (orthopedics) - Wikipedia

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    Regain normal length and alignment of involved bone; Lessen or eliminate muscle spasms; Relieve pressure on nerves, especially spinal nerves; Prevent or reduce skeletal deformities or muscle contractures; To provide a fusiform tamponade around a bleeding vessel; In most cases traction is only one part of the treatment plan of a patient needing ...

  5. Ilizarov apparatus - Wikipedia

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    In medicine, the Ilizarov apparatus is a type of external fixation apparatus used in orthopedic surgery to lengthen or to reshape the damaged bones of an arm or a leg; used as a limb-sparing technique for treating complex fractures and open bone fractures; and used to treat an infected non-union of bones, which cannot be surgically resolved.

  6. Microfracture surgery - Wikipedia

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    In February 2008, Saris et al. published a large-scale study claiming that CCI results in better structural repair for symptomatic cartilage defects of the knee than microfracture surgery. According to the study, one year after treatment, the regenerated tissue associated with CCI is of better quality than that of microfracture surgery. [15]

  7. 7 Pet Insurance Companies that Cover Pre-Existing Conditions

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    Curable conditions include conditions like UTIs, respiratory infections, vomiting, diarrhea, and broken bones. Fetch also has a six-month waiting period before covering hip and knee injuries.