External Fixation in Fracture Management
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External Fixation in Fracture Management

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In the management of certain closed fractures of the long bones, which method has gained support as an alternative to internal fixation?

  • Intramedullary nail
  • Tension band wiring
  • Circular (Ilizarov) frame (correct)
  • Metal plate held by screws

    • Which internal fixation method is specifically used for locking in the fracture site?

  • Condylar screw-plate
  • Transfixion screws (correct)
  • Dynamic compression screw-plate
  • Tension band wiring

    • When would internal fixation typically be advised as the method of choice for securing fracture immobilization?

  • When conservative methods would not interfere with severe injuries
  • When operating on a fracture is necessary for adequate reduction
  • When early control of limb fractures is needed
  • In an elderly patient with trochanteric hip fracture (correct)

    • Why are silver, iron, ordinary steel and nickelplated steel unsuitable for internal fixation of fractures?

    <p>They are not resistant to corrosion in the tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of internal fixation is most suitable for fractures near the middle of the shaft of long bones like the femur and tibia?

    <p>Intramedullary nail fixation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenarios would tension band wiring be most commonly used for internal fixation?

    <p>Fractures of the patella and olecranon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the standard method of immobilization for most fractures?

    <p>Plaster of Paris cast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material is stronger weight for weight than plaster for immobilization?

    <p>Synthetic splinting materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is used as a supportive device allowing continued function of the part?

    <p>Cast bracing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What device involves continuous skeletal traction through a tibial pin and balanced suspension?

    <p>Thomas's splint</p> Signup and view all the answers

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