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AY BMSc Surgical Fracture Fixation > Overview > Flashcards

Overview Flashcards

1
Q

Give 3 methods of internal fixation

A

Bone screws
Bone screws and plates
Intramedullary nails

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2
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What is the most commonly used material in fracture fixation?

A

Stainless steel

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3
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What do stainless steel plates not tolerate well?

A

Stress reversals

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4
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What are the advantages of titanium over stainless steel?

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Strong
Inexpensive
Biologically more inert
Less likely to cause allergies

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5
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Why must plates and screws be of the same material?

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Otherwise galvanic corrosion is likely to occur

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AY BMSc Surgical Fracture Fixation (5 decks)

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