LAG TECHNIQUE Flashcards

1
Q

how is the 2.5 mm hole drilled?

A

both proximal and distal cortices (near and far cortices)

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2
Q

what allows the screw to sit flush with bone? what does this reduce?

A

countersink

reduces chance of stress riser

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3
Q

what is used over drill or glide hole?

where do we drill only?

A

3.5 mm

proximal or near cortex, over drill only for fully threaded screws when you want to create lag

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4
Q

length of screw is measured with?

A

depth gauge

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5
Q

this used to place threads in the bone? than what is inserted?

this is the same size as the4 screw?

A

3.5 mm tap, 3.5 mm cortical screw

tap

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