Fairbank's changes
Fairbank's Changes
Fairbank's Changes (pronunciation: /ˈfeərˌbæŋks ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/) is a term used in orthopedics to describe the radiological changes seen in the knee joint due to osteoarthritis. The term is named after the British orthopedic surgeon, Thomas Porter Fairbank, who first described these changes.
Etymology
The term "Fairbank's Changes" is derived from the name of the surgeon who first described these changes, Thomas Porter Fairbank. Fairbank was a renowned British orthopedic surgeon who made significant contributions to the field of orthopedics in the early 20th century.
Definition
Fairbank's Changes refer to the specific radiological changes seen in the knee joint due to osteoarthritis. These changes include joint space narrowing, subchondral sclerosis (increased bone density), osteophyte formation (bony outgrowths), and deformity of the joint.
Related Terms
- Osteoarthritis: A type of joint disease that results from breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone.
- Orthopedics: The branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.
- Radiology: The science dealing with X-rays and other high-energy radiation, especially the use of such radiation for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
- Subchondral sclerosis: An increase in bone density at the most superficial layer of joint cartilage, often seen in osteoarthritis.
- Osteophyte: A bony outgrowth associated with the degeneration of cartilage at joints.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fairbank's changes
- Wikipedia's article - Fairbank's changes
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