Radiopaedia Helpers

Adjectival Hyphens

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"The most cost-effective and commonest method of follow-up. Baseline radiographs should be obtained immediately post-operation."

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"pain: up to 20% of patients have more pain/swelling than pre-replacement ¹¹"

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Acronyms

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"AP"

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Strong

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"True axial imaging allows assessing for rotational alignment of the femoral component. To this end, two lines are drawn, which should be parallel:"

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Headings Valid

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Expected headings

H1 Indications
H1 Contraindications
H1 Preprocedural evaluation
H1 Procedure
H2 Equipment
H2 Technique
H2 Postprocedural care
H1 Postprocedural evaluation
H2 Radiographic features
H1 Complications
H1 Outcomes
H1 History and etymology
H1 See also

"Prosthesis design"

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"Degree of constraint"

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"Spacer fixation"

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"PCL retention vs removal"

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"Radiographic features"

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"Plain radiograph"

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"CT and MRI"

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Semicolons

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"patellar component: high-density polythene; may be metal-backed"

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"unconstrained prostheses: most widely used; the patient's supporting soft tissues help maintain stability"

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"semi-constrained implants: more stable, decreased range of motion; closely conforming tibial and femoral components"

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"constrained implants: hinged mechanism; most stable, but most limited range of motion, meaning more mechanical stress and susceptibility to wear, fatigue, and loosening; usually used in:"

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"constrained implants: hinged mechanism; most stable, but most limited range of motion, meaning more mechanical stress and susceptibility to wear, fatigue, and loosening; usually used in:"

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"retained; this is usually the case with unconstrained prostheses"

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"polythene (radiolucent) spacer in tibiofemoral joint space: equal width medially and laterally; NB: beam angle, patient positioning or post-op flexion contracture may distort this"

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There Is

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"There are many designs in use, but broadly speaking, TKA is characterised by the degree of constraint, polythene spacer fixation, and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) retention or removal."

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