People with hemophilia are born with it. It is caused by a fault in one of the genes that determine how the body makes blood clotting factor VIII or IX. These genes are located on the X chromosome. To understand how hemophilia is inherited, it is important to learn about chromosomes.
The OrthoPAT is a perioperative auto-transfusion system for orthopedics that during and after an orthopedic surgery can collect, wash and return a patientâs blood, thereby reducing unwanted allogeneic transfusions and resulting infections.
Etymology: Gk, orthos, straight. a person who designs, fabricates, and fits braces or other orthopedic appliances prescribed by physicians. A certified orthotist is one who passed the examination of the American Orthotist and Prosthetic Association. Also spelled orthetist.