Theatre nursing. Orthopaedic trauma: perioperative care.
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Proximal femoral fractures are a common reason for admission to orthopaedic units, and one which may become even more regular as the population ages. Despite this, newcomers to the orthopaedic arena, such as nursing students, may be confused when faced by different hip fractures and the treatments which may be offered. This article seeks to clarify some of these points by outlining the anatomy of the proximal femoral region, various common fractures, the treatments available to the surgeon and aspects of nursing care associated with the pre and post operative phases of the patient's care.
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Revision joint surgery is becoming an increasingly common operation. This article describes how the operation is carried out, the techniques available and the pre-operative, peri-operative and post-operative nursing care of the patient.
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