BONES Flashcards
The pin should just take __% of the bone
70-80%
at the start of the surgery, the pin should be longer than the bone
true
you can prepare just 1 size
false
incision approach
craniolateral border
tool for reduction
bone holding forceps
tool used to reduce space between bones
bone holding forceps
key to bone surgery
proper visualization
steps in bone suegry
- reduction
- apposition
- preliminary fixation
used to hold bones togetehr
cerclage wires
differentiate normograde vs retrograde
- going distal
- going proximal, then into and towards the distal end of bone
angle of pin insertion
20
pin insertion should be aligned with the ______ of the bone
medullary axis
drive the pin into the ___ of distal metaphysis
cancellous bone
when penetrated may cause inflammation
cortex
aftercare phase 1
resolve inflamm, edema and pain
aftercare phase 2
Resolve hematoma/edema
Prevent muscle contracture