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Vancouver (medical term)

Vancouver (pronounced van-KOO-ver) is a term used in the medical field, specifically in the area of orthopedics. It is used to classify periprosthetic hip fractures, or fractures that occur around the implants of a hip replacement.

Etymology

The term 'Vancouver' in this context is derived from the city of Vancouver, Canada, where the classification system was first developed and introduced in 1995 by a group of orthopedic surgeons.

Pronunciation

The term is pronounced as /vænˈkuːvər/.

Definition

A Vancouver fracture is a type of periprosthetic fracture that occurs around the implants of a hip replacement. These fractures are classified into three types according to the Vancouver Classification System:

  • Vancouver A: Fractures that occur in the upper part of the femur, or thigh bone.
  • Vancouver B: Fractures that occur around the stem of the hip implant.
  • Vancouver C: Fractures that occur in the lower part of the femur.

Related Terms

  • Periprosthetic fracture: A fracture that occurs around a joint replacement.
  • Orthopedics: The branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.
  • Hip replacement: A surgical procedure in which the hip joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant.

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