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Which type of fractures have a poor prognosis and may require immediate euthanasia?
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?
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?
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?
Which region of the forelimb requires aligning the bones in a vertical plane for stabilization?
What is the recommended approach for stabilizing the forelimb zone 1?
What is the recommended approach for stabilizing the forelimb zone 1?
Which type of fractures may be treated with immobilization on day one?
Which type of fractures may be treated with immobilization on day one?
Which material is recommended for stabilizing the joint on either side of the fracture planes in Forelimb Zone 2?
Which material is recommended for stabilizing the joint on either side of the fracture planes in Forelimb Zone 2?
What is the purpose of using a large heavy bandage in Forelimb Zone 3?
What is the purpose of using a large heavy bandage in Forelimb Zone 3?
Which zone in the hind limb requires a plantar splint for stabilizing the bones?
Which zone in the hind limb requires a plantar splint for stabilizing the bones?
Why is it difficult to immobilize the hock in Hindlimb Zone 2?
Why is it difficult to immobilize the hock in Hindlimb Zone 2?
What is the recommended splint for tibial fractures in Hindlimb Zone 3?
What is the recommended splint for tibial fractures in Hindlimb Zone 3?
Why can tibial fractures in Hindlimb Zone 3 easily become open fractures?
Why can tibial fractures in Hindlimb Zone 3 easily become open fractures?
Which zone is best left without bandaging in hind limb stabilization?
Which zone is best left without bandaging in hind limb stabilization?
What is the purpose of the Kimzey leg saver device?
What is the purpose of the Kimzey leg saver device?
What type of bandage is used in zone 3 stabilization?
What type of bandage is used in zone 3 stabilization?
What can happen if a tibial fracture is unstable in hind limb stabilization?
What can happen if a tibial fracture is unstable in hind limb stabilization?
What is the main challenge in hind limb stabilization?
What is the main challenge in hind limb stabilization?
What is the alternative to the Kimzey leg saver device?
What is the alternative to the Kimzey leg saver device?
Which zone requires the use of a moulded piece of metal in hind limb stabilization?
Which zone requires the use of a moulded piece of metal in hind limb stabilization?
What is the prognosis for tibial fractures?
What is the prognosis for tibial fractures?
Which type of fractures require immediate euthanasia due to poor prognosis?
Which type of fractures require immediate euthanasia due to poor prognosis?
Which type of fractures of long bones are exceptions to the general rule and can potentially be treated?
Which type of fractures of long bones are exceptions to the general rule and can potentially be treated?
Which zone in the forelimb requires aligning the bones in a vertical plane for stabilization?
Which zone in the forelimb requires aligning the bones in a vertical plane for stabilization?
What is the recommended approach for stabilizing the hind limb zone 2?
What is the recommended approach for stabilizing the hind limb zone 2?
What is the purpose of using a dorsal splint and bandaging in forelimb zone 1 stabilization?
What is the purpose of using a dorsal splint and bandaging in forelimb zone 1 stabilization?
What is the main challenge in hind limb stabilization?
What is the main challenge in hind limb stabilization?
Which zone in the hind limb requires a plantar splint for stabilizing the bones?
Which zone in the hind limb requires a plantar splint for stabilizing the bones?
What is the recommended material for stabilizing the joint on either side of the fracture planes in Forelimb Zone 2?
What is the recommended material for stabilizing the joint on either side of the fracture planes in Forelimb Zone 2?
Why is it difficult to immobilize the hock in Hindlimb Zone 2?
Why is it difficult to immobilize the hock in Hindlimb Zone 2?
Which zone in the forelimb requires aligning the bones in a vertical plane for stabilization?
Which zone in the forelimb requires aligning the bones in a vertical plane for stabilization?
What is the purpose of using a large heavy bandage in Forelimb Zone 3?
What is the purpose of using a large heavy bandage in Forelimb Zone 3?
Why can tibial fractures in Hindlimb Zone 3 easily become open fractures?
Why can tibial fractures in Hindlimb Zone 3 easily become open fractures?
Which region of the hind limb requires a bandage to be left off in stabilization?
Which region of the hind limb requires a bandage to be left off in stabilization?
What is the purpose of using a lateral splint in zone 3 stabilization?
What is the purpose of using a lateral splint in zone 3 stabilization?
Which commercial device can be used for hind limb stabilization?
Which commercial device can be used for hind limb stabilization?
Which zone in hind limb stabilization requires the use of a moulded piece of metal?
Which zone in hind limb stabilization requires the use of a moulded piece of metal?
What is the main challenge in hind limb stabilization?
What is the main challenge in hind limb stabilization?
Which type of fractures in hind limb stabilization carries a poor prognosis?
Which type of fractures in hind limb stabilization carries a poor prognosis?
Which type of bandage is used in zone 3 stabilization?
Which type of bandage is used in zone 3 stabilization?
What is the recommended material for stabilizing the joint on either side of the fracture planes in forelimb zone 2?
What is the recommended material for stabilizing the joint on either side of the fracture planes in forelimb zone 2?
Which type of fractures of long bones have exceptions where treatment may be possible?
Which type of fractures of long bones have exceptions where treatment may be possible?
What is the recommended approach for stabilizing the forelimb zone 1?
What is the recommended approach for stabilizing the forelimb zone 1?
Which type of fractures require immediate euthanasia due to poor prognosis?
Which type of fractures require immediate euthanasia due to poor prognosis?
Which zone in forelimb stabilization requires a full Robert-Jones bandage?
Which zone in forelimb stabilization requires a full Robert-Jones bandage?
What is the purpose of using a PVC drain pipe and a heel wedge in forelimb stabilization?
What is the purpose of using a PVC drain pipe and a heel wedge in forelimb stabilization?
What is the recommended approach for stabilizing the hind limb zone 2?
What is the recommended approach for stabilizing the hind limb zone 2?
Which zone in hind limb stabilization requires the use of a moulded piece of metal?
Which zone in hind limb stabilization requires the use of a moulded piece of metal?
What is the purpose of using a lateral splint in zone 3 stabilization?
What is the purpose of using a lateral splint in zone 3 stabilization?
Which type of fractures have a poor prognosis and may require immediate euthanasia?
Which type of fractures have a poor prognosis and may require immediate euthanasia?
What is the recommended material for stabilizing the joint on either side of the fracture planes in Forelimb Zone 2?
What is the recommended material for stabilizing the joint on either side of the fracture planes in Forelimb Zone 2?
Which type of fractures have a poor prognosis and may require immediate euthanasia?
Which type of fractures have a poor prognosis and may require immediate euthanasia?
What is the recommended approach for stabilizing the forelimb zone 1?
What is the recommended approach for stabilizing the forelimb zone 1?
Which type of fractures may be treated with immobilization on day one?
Which type of fractures may be treated with immobilization on day one?
Which zone in the forelimb requires a large heavy bandage to restrict movement and flexion?
Which zone in the forelimb requires a large heavy bandage to restrict movement and flexion?
What is the purpose of using a PVC drain pipe and a heel wedge in forelimb stabilization?
What is the purpose of using a PVC drain pipe and a heel wedge in forelimb stabilization?
Which zone in hind limb stabilization requires a long extended lateral splint to prevent limb abduction?
Which zone in hind limb stabilization requires a long extended lateral splint to prevent limb abduction?
Which zone in hind limb stabilization requires the use of a PVC drainpipe?
Which zone in hind limb stabilization requires the use of a PVC drainpipe?
What is the main challenge in hind limb stabilization?
What is the main challenge in hind limb stabilization?
What is the purpose of the Kimzey leg saver device?
What is the purpose of the Kimzey leg saver device?
Which type of fractures in hind limb stabilization carries a poor prognosis?
Which type of fractures in hind limb stabilization carries a poor prognosis?
