ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

Question 1

Types of surgery

Answer 1

Open reduction
Closed reduction
Internal fixation
Bone graft
Arthroplasty
Joint replacement
Total joint replacement
Meniscectomy
Tendon transfer
Fasciotomy
Amputation

Question 2

Reduction and alignment of fracture through surgical incision

Answer 2

Open reduction

Question 3

Manipulation of bone fragments or joint dislocation without surgical incision.

Answer 3

Closed reduction

Question 4

Stabilization of the reduced fracture with the use of metal, screw, plates, nails, or pins

Answer 4

Internal fixation

Question 5

Placement of autologous or homologous bone tissue to replace, promote healing of or stabilized diseased bone

Answer 5

Bone graft

Question 6

Repair of a joint; may be done through arthroscope (arthroscopy) or open joint repair

Answer 6

Arthroplasty

Question 7

Type of arthroplasty that involves replacement of joint surfaces with metal or plastic materials

Answer 7

Joint replacement

Question 8

Replacement of both articular surfaces within a joint

Answer 8

Total joint replacement

Question 9

Excision of damaged meniscus (fibrocartilage) of the knee

Answer 9

Meniscectomy

Question 10

Movement of tendon insertion point to improve function

Answer 10

Tendon transfer

Question 11

Cutting muscle fascia to relieve constriction or contracture

Answer 11

Fasciotomy

Question 12

Removal of body part

Answer 12

Amputation