Plating of the tibia Flashcards by Katharina Lunde | Brainscape

Q

In what planes can we plate the tibia?

A

Medial
Cranial

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Q

Indications for compression plating in the tibia?

A

Simple, transverse diaphyseal fractures

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Indications for neutralisation plating?

A

oblique or MILDLY comminuted fractures

Plate applied without pressure

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Q

Bridge plating of the tibia - indications?

A

Span severe comminution -> all force thru plate

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Q

Indications for orthogonal plating?

A

Limited bone stock proximally or distally

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Q

Other indication for orthogonal plating?

A

Fissures -> limiting where can place screws

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