Musculoskeletal

Question 1

Care of Pin site

Answer 1

Pin are in halos not Traction

So assess the appearance of the pin site

Question 2

CANE- Assistive Device

Answer 2

Mnemonics 
COAL 
C: cane 
O: opposite 
A: affected 
L: leg

Question 3

Prosthetic fitting

Answer 3

Uses closed, rigid cast which helps to prevent bleeding and helps control pain, because rigid plaster cast is use, provide cast care to affected areas. Drains are not needed. Elevate leg first 24 hours