10 Questions
In the management of certain closed fractures of the long bones, which method has gained support as an alternative to internal fixation?
Circular (Ilizarov) frame
Which internal fixation method is specifically used for locking in the fracture site?
Transfixion screws
When would internal fixation typically be advised as the method of choice for securing fracture immobilization?
In an elderly patient with trochanteric hip fracture
Why are silver, iron, ordinary steel and nickelplated steel unsuitable for internal fixation of fractures?
They are not resistant to corrosion in the tissues
Which method of internal fixation is most suitable for fractures near the middle of the shaft of long bones like the femur and tibia?
Intramedullary nail fixation
In which scenarios would tension band wiring be most commonly used for internal fixation?
Fractures of the patella and olecranon
What is the standard method of immobilization for most fractures?
Plaster of Paris cast
Which material is stronger weight for weight than plaster for immobilization?
Synthetic splinting materials
What is used as a supportive device allowing continued function of the part?
Cast bracing
What device involves continuous skeletal traction through a tibial pin and balanced suspension?
Thomas's splint
Learn about external fixation as an alternative to internal fixation in managing certain closed fractures of long bones, with a focus on the circular or llizarov frame configuration. Explore the principles and components of external fixation through threaded half-pins and transfixion wires.
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