The Past
This French Doctor coined the term "Orthopedics" in 1741
Who is Nicolas Andry
ORIF stands for this type of surgical fracture repair
What is Open Reduction Internal Fixation
During the mid-20th century, surgeons focused heavily on these structures in children.
What are growth plates
A Surgical Technologist's primary responsibility before surgery is creating and maintaining this.
What is a sterile field
This technology is being used to detect fractures and analyze growth plates.
What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Orthos and Paidios
this imaging technology is used during ORIF to confirm fracture reduction.
What is Fluoroscopy
This procedure intentionally slows growth at a growth plate to correct deformities.
What is epiphysiodesis
Surgical Technologists help surgeons by doing this important skill
What is anticipating the surgeon's needs
Robotic surgery improves the accuracy of placing these implants.
What are screws
The title of Andry's book published in 1741
What is L'Orthopedie
These wires are drilled into bone during some ORIF procedures to maintain fixation
What are K-wires
Guided growth procedures help correct this type of deformity in the legs.
What are angular leg deformities
Surgical Technologists often work with these individuals when specialized implants are used.
Who are Medical Representatives
This field of medicine aims to improve healing and tissue regeneration
What is regenerative medicine
Before medical advancements, many people with deformities were considered this.
This procedure uses an 8-plate and guided growth to correct angular leg deformities
what is tension-band plating (TBP)
Pediatric orthopedic surgeons discovered that these systems are unique in children.
What are the skeletal and muscular systems
Besides instruments, Surgical Technologists may pass these during surgery
What are medications
Platelet-rich plasma, stem cells, and tissue scaffolds are examples of treatments in this field.
What is regenerative medicine
What is clubfoot
In spinal fusion surgery, these are implanted to align and stabilize the spine
What are rods and screws
Rather than using an "outside-in" approach, surgeons began focusing on these deeper causes.
What are biological issues within the body
This role involves speaking up and protecting the patient's best interests
What is patient advocacy
Four major focuses of future advancement are earlier diagnosis, ______ surgery, regenerative medicine, and Artificial Intelligence.
What is Minimally Invasive?