Fracture Treatment Options Quiz
60 Questions
1 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Which type of fractures have a poor prognosis and may require immediate euthanasia?

  • Complete fractures of long bones
  • Comminuted fractures of the proximal middle phalanx
  • Compound fractures of long bones
  • Pelvic fractures (correct)

    • Which type of fractures of the proximal middle phalanx cannot be treated with internal fixation?

  • Compound fractures
  • Comminuted fractures (correct)
  • Incomplete fractures
  • Complete fractures

    • Which type of fractures of long bones are exceptions to the general rule and can potentially be treated?

  • Incomplete fractures
  • Comminuted fractures
  • Compound fractures
  • Complete fractures (correct)

    • Which region of the forelimb requires aligning the bones in a vertical plane for stabilization?

    <p>Forelimb zone 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach for stabilizing the forelimb zone 1?

    <p>Apply dorsal splints and bandaging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fractures may be treated with immobilization on day one?

    <p>Incomplete fractures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material is recommended for stabilizing the joint on either side of the fracture planes in Forelimb Zone 2?

    <p>PVC drain pipe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a large heavy bandage in Forelimb Zone 3?

    <p>To prevent abduction of the limb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which zone in the hind limb requires a plantar splint for stabilizing the bones?

    <p>Zone 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it difficult to immobilize the hock in Hindlimb Zone 2?

    <p>The hock is a complex joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended splint for tibial fractures in Hindlimb Zone 3?

    <p>Lateral splint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can tibial fractures in Hindlimb Zone 3 easily become open fractures?

    <p>There is a lot of muscle around the tibia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which zone is best left without bandaging in hind limb stabilization?

    <p>Zone 4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Kimzey leg saver device?

    <p>To prevent abduction of the limb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bandage is used in zone 3 stabilization?

    <p>Robert-Jones tight bandage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen if a tibial fracture is unstable in hind limb stabilization?

    <p>The fracture site will collapse further</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main challenge in hind limb stabilization?

    <p>The reciprocal apparatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the alternative to the Kimzey leg saver device?

    <p>A PVC drainpipe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which zone requires the use of a moulded piece of metal in hind limb stabilization?

    <p>Zone 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prognosis for tibial fractures?

    <p>Poor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fractures require immediate euthanasia due to poor prognosis?

    <p>Compound fractures of long bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fractures of long bones are exceptions to the general rule and can potentially be treated?

    <p>Incomplete fractures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which zone in the forelimb requires aligning the bones in a vertical plane for stabilization?

    <p>Zone 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach for stabilizing the hind limb zone 2?

    <p>Immobilization with a plantar splint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a dorsal splint and bandaging in forelimb zone 1 stabilization?

    <p>To isolate and stabilize the region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main challenge in hind limb stabilization?

    <p>The difficulty in immobilizing the hock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which zone in the hind limb requires a plantar splint for stabilizing the bones?

    <p>Zone 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended material for stabilizing the joint on either side of the fracture planes in Forelimb Zone 2?

    <p>Commercial splints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it difficult to immobilize the hock in Hindlimb Zone 2?

    <p>The hock is well encapsulated in muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which zone in the forelimb requires aligning the bones in a vertical plane for stabilization?

    <p>Zone 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a large heavy bandage in Forelimb Zone 3?

    <p>To restrict movement and flexion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can tibial fractures in Hindlimb Zone 3 easily become open fractures?

    <p>Muscular activity can cause the fractures to become open</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region of the hind limb requires a bandage to be left off in stabilization?

    <p>Zone 4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a lateral splint in zone 3 stabilization?

    <p>To prevent abduction of the limb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which commercial device can be used for hind limb stabilization?

    <p>Kimzey leg saver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which zone in hind limb stabilization requires the use of a moulded piece of metal?

    <p>Zone 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main challenge in hind limb stabilization?

    <p>Flexion of the stifle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fractures in hind limb stabilization carries a poor prognosis?

    <p>Tibial fractures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bandage is used in zone 3 stabilization?

    <p>Robert-Jones bandage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended material for stabilizing the joint on either side of the fracture planes in forelimb zone 2?

    <p>Aluminium splint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fractures of long bones have exceptions where treatment may be possible?

    <p>Complete fractures of long bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach for stabilizing the forelimb zone 1?

    <p>Apply dorsal splints and bandaging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fractures require immediate euthanasia due to poor prognosis?

    <p>Comminuted fractures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which zone in forelimb stabilization requires a full Robert-Jones bandage?

    <p>Zone 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a PVC drain pipe and a heel wedge in forelimb stabilization?

    <p>To get the dorsal parts into a straight line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach for stabilizing the hind limb zone 2?

    <p>Use a plantar splint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which zone in hind limb stabilization requires the use of a moulded piece of metal?

    <p>Zone 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a lateral splint in zone 3 stabilization?

    <p>To prevent abduction of the limb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fractures have a poor prognosis and may require immediate euthanasia?

    <p>Open fractures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended material for stabilizing the joint on either side of the fracture planes in Forelimb Zone 2?

    <p>Aluminium splint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fractures have a poor prognosis and may require immediate euthanasia?

    <p>Pelvic fractures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach for stabilizing the forelimb zone 1?

    <p>Apply dorsal splints and bandaging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fractures may be treated with immobilization on day one?

    <p>Incomplete fractures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which zone in the forelimb requires a large heavy bandage to restrict movement and flexion?

    <p>Zone 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a PVC drain pipe and a heel wedge in forelimb stabilization?

    <p>To stabilize the joint on either side of the fracture planes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which zone in hind limb stabilization requires a long extended lateral splint to prevent limb abduction?

    <p>Zone 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which zone in hind limb stabilization requires the use of a PVC drainpipe?

    <p>Zone 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main challenge in hind limb stabilization?

    <p>Preventing abduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Kimzey leg saver device?

    <p>To prevent abduction of the limb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fractures in hind limb stabilization carries a poor prognosis?

    <p>Tibial fractures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser