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NAMIC
NAMIC is an abbreviation of Nanofracture Autologous Matrix-Induced Chondrogenesis.
Nanofracture
Nanofracture is a procedure whereby a narrow 'pick' is used to make 9mm deep holes through the bone plate under the joint cartilage, with the purpose of encouraging blood and bone marrow cells to enter the area and help repair the defect.
Nanofracture Autologous Matrix-Induced Chondrogenesis
Nanofracture Autologous Matrix-Induced Chondrogenesis is a cartilage regeneration procedure combining nanofracture and AMIC.
National Health Service
The National Health Service (NHS) is the state healthcare system of the United Kingdom.
National joint registry
A National Joint Registry is a country's registry of all hip, knee, ankle, elbow and shoulder replacement operations.
Navigation system
A navigation system is a computer-guided system to help the surgeon to make decisions on where to make bony cuts, for example in knee replacement or osteotomy.
Necrosis
Necrosis is the death and breakdown of tissues.
Nerve
A nerve is a tract of fibres that transmit impulses relating to movement and sensation.
Neurological
Neurological means relating to nerves.
Neuroma
A neuroma is a small knot of nerve endings, which can form when a nerve has been cut.