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Which type of implant is useful for femur, tibia, humerus, and ulna but challenging to use in metacarpal/metatarsals?
Which type of implant is useful for femur, tibia, humerus, and ulna but challenging to use in metacarpal/metatarsals?
- External skeletal fixator
- Cerclage wire
- Intramedullary pin (correct)
- Interlocking nail
Which implant controls bending in all planes very well but does not control rotation or axial loading?
Which implant controls bending in all planes very well but does not control rotation or axial loading?
- External skeletal fixator
- Intramedullary pin (correct)
- Bone plate and screws
- Cross pin
What type of fracture is cerclage wire always used in conjunction with other devices for?
What type of fracture is cerclage wire always used in conjunction with other devices for?
- Transverse fractures
- Physeal fractures
- Metaphyseal fractures
- Oblique fractures (correct)
Which implant is fully encompassing and used for long oblique fractures?
Which implant is fully encompassing and used for long oblique fractures?
What type of fracture repair construct combines bending strength of IM pin with locking bolts to achieve rotational and shear control?
What type of fracture repair construct combines bending strength of IM pin with locking bolts to achieve rotational and shear control?
In which scenario would External Fixators be contraindicated?
In which scenario would External Fixators be contraindicated?
What is the primary force for which the Tension Band construct is used?
What is the primary force for which the Tension Band construct is used?
In what type of fractures is the use of Locked plates primarily indicated?
In what type of fractures is the use of Locked plates primarily indicated?
What is the main advantage of External Fixators post-surgery?
What is the main advantage of External Fixators post-surgery?
What is the limitation of External Fixators related to postoperative care?
What is the limitation of External Fixators related to postoperative care?
Which type of Fixation Pins is stronger but associated with more morbidity?
Which type of Fixation Pins is stronger but associated with more morbidity?
What is the recommended frequency for inspecting the pin-skin interface after External Skeletal Fixation surgery?
What is the recommended frequency for inspecting the pin-skin interface after External Skeletal Fixation surgery?
What is a potential complication of External Skeletal Fixation related to skin?
What is a potential complication of External Skeletal Fixation related to skin?
In which type of fractures is the use of Bone Screws typically limited to?
In which type of fractures is the use of Bone Screws typically limited to?
What is the primary indication for using Hybrid External Fixators?
What is the primary indication for using Hybrid External Fixators?
