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1
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an abnormal curvature of the spine for which stabilization procedure may be done

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scoliosis

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2
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death of bone tissue due to the lack of circulation

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avascular necrosis

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equipment used to deride and clean infected wounds and joints

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suction irrigator

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4
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the most likely donor site for an autogenous bone graft

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ilium

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in orthopedic surgery, absorbable suture would most likely be used

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periosteum

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6
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the patient would be placed in prone for which procedure

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excision of bakers cyst

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7
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the type of fracture the includes splintered or crushed bone

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comminuted

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8
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the general term for joint reconstruction

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arthroplasty

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9
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heavy suture is used to reattach a weakened anterior capsule to the glenoid fossa to correct recurrent dislocation of the shoulder in which procedure?

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bankhart procedure

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10
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removal of fluid filled sac protruding between wrist joints for cosmoses or discomfort describes which procedure?

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excision of ganglion

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11
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use of prosthesis to replace arthritic joints in the hand is referred to as

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metacarpal arthroplasty

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12
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the excision of the kneecap for degenerative arthritis is called

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patellectomy

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13
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bone retrieved from the patient for bone grafting is called

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autogenic bone

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14
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then placement of fixation pins through the skin into the bone proximal and distal to the fracture site, which are then connected to stabilizing bars

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external fixation

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15
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the fixation device most commonly used for intratrochanteric fractures of the femur include

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impression plates and screws

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16
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when a tourniquet is inflated during surgery, the surgeon is notified at which recommended time intervals

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at the hour and then every 15 minutes thereafter

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17
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screws come in which types

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cancellous and cortical

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18
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polymethylmethacrylate is commonly known as

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material used to hold the prosthesis when placing a cemented prosthesis

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19
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the implant used on small bone fragments or as part of skeletal traction is called

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steimann pin

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20
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when performing a skin prep for surgery on the tibia, the skin prep would extend

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from above the knee joint to the toes

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21
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the dressing applied at the end of an orthopedic procedure which gives compression to the wound is

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ace or elastic bandage

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22
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sterile tourniquet is applied

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during draping but before other drapes are placed over the upper extremity

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23
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the x-ray views usually obtained during orthopedic surgery

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oblique, anterior, posterior, lateral

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24
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after shoulder surgery

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the affected arm is immobilized against the torso or the patient, and padding is placed between skin surfaces which will contact one another

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25
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casting material can be made from all of the following

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gypsum, anhydrous calcium sulfateimpregnated crinoline, fiberglass

26
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an open fracture where bone protrudes through the skin, is also referred to as a

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compound fracture

27
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a fracture where the tendons attachments of the bone are torn away is called

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avulsion

28
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the stage of osteogenesis where there is proliferation of cells from the fracture site into the fibrin to form fibrous connective tissue and cartilage

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callus stage

29
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the method of fracture treatment where a pulling force is exerted directly on the bone itself via a pin in the bone using a system of weights and pulleys

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skeletal traction with balanced suspension

30
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principals of joint reconstruction include all of the following

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joint function depends on the quality of its structures, synovial membrane lining the joint capsule secrets synovial fluid the lubricate the joint, articular cartilage covers the ends of the bones where they meet to form the joint

31
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a loosening of a joint with some displacement of the articular surface from the joint capsule is called

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subluxation

32
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reconstruction of a joint to restore or improve range of motion and stability or to relieve pain is referred to as

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arthroplasty

33
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methods of prosthetic fixation and stabilization include all of the following

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biofixation using hydroxyapatite, polymethylmethacrylate cement fixation, direct bone contact with press-fit prosthesis

34
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visualization of a joint for diagnosis and conservative treatment of joint disease

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arthroscopy

35
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an overgrowth of bone

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exostosis

36
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the freeing up of an entrapped nerve is referred to as

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neurolysis

37
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excision of a tendon sheath and its associated synovium is referred to as

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tenosynovectomy

38
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the yellow, elastic tissue connecting the lamina is called

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ligamentum flavum

39
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a rotator cuff tear occurs in which region of the body

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shoulder

40
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a fracture where healing has not taken place in the usual amount of time is referred to as

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delayed union

41
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the patient position for a Bristow procedure

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semi-fowler

42
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an Austin Moore prosthesis is used at which joint

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hip

43
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a colles’ fracture occurs in which bone

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radius

44
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the bony process which can be involved in an ankle fracture is

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metal malleolus

45
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the procedure which consists of excision and fusion of the middle phalangeal joint of the foot with incision of the flexor tendon is

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correction of hammer toe

46
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the fracture commonly treated with angled blade plates or a long cancellous screw would be

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patella fracture

47
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a triple arthrodesis does not include fusion of which bones

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metacarpophalangeal joint

48
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which position is the patient placed in for an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion

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supine

49
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long cancellous screws placed with a gliding hole for the shaft provide

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compression of bone fragment

50
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a potential complication of ischemia of the femoral head

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avascular necrosis

51
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a fracture commonly found in children

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greenstick

52
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a fracture requiring debridement and closure prior to casting would be

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compund

53
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a surgical procedure designed to stiffen or fuse a joint

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arthrodesis

54
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a treat in the lateral or medial knee cartilage is repaired by performing a

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meniscectomy

55
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chronic dislocation of the patella may predispose the patient to a condition called

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chondromalacia

56
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bakers cysts are found in

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popliteal fossa

57
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what is used for cast padding

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stockinette, felt, webril

58
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a hemostatic agent used to control bleeding from an open bone

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bone wax

59
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the power drill or saw used to divide bone with a “side to side” cutting action is

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oscillating saw

60
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what is the correct order for screw placement

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drill, measure, tap, place

61
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when implanting plates and screws, what medication is used on the surgical field

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bacitracin for antimicrobial prophylaxis against osteomyelitis

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