How to calculate tablet dosages: This formula is used to calculate the number of tablets to be administered when given the required dose. N.B. Units for required dose and stock dose must be the same. Example 1: A client is ordered 150mg of aspirin. 300 mg aspirin tablets are available.
Based on the successful use of ceramic components in hip replacement, one manufacturer has developed a ceramic implant for the knee. The patient's size, weight, and gender also have a bearing on implant selection. While once there were only a few sizes available, surgeons now have a wider selection to choose from.
There are four ligaments in the knee that are prone to injury: 1  Mentioned above, the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the two major ligaments in the knee. 2  It connects the thigh bone to the shin bone in the knee. 3  ACL injuries are a common cause of disability in the knee. Mentioned above, the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the two major ligaments in the knee. 2  It connects the thigh bone to the shin bone in the knee. 3  ACL injuries are a common cause of disability in the knee.