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Orthopedic Surgeries and Medical Devices Quiz

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What is the purpose of a Cranioplasty procedure?

To gain access to the brain for tumor removal
To stiffen a joint such as an ankle
To surgically repair the skull (correct)
To diagnose abnormal red or white blood cells

Which procedure involves the surgical cutting of a bone?

External fixation
Osteomalacia
Cranioplasty
Osteotomy (correct)

What is the purpose of Osteorrhaphy?

To surgically repair the skull
To realign bones involved in a fracture (correct)
To stiffen a joint such as an ankle
To diagnose abnormal types of blood cells

What is the purpose of a Total Hip Replacement Prosthesis?

Surgical fusion of two bones in the knee (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does Closed Reduction refer to?

Realignment of bones in a fracture (A) Signup and view all the answers

When would External Fixation be typically used?

After removal of lesions from the skull (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of bones in the body?

Storing fat in yellow marrow (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which medical professional specializes in treating disorders of the foot?

Podiatrist (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of synovial fluid in joints?

Lubricating joint movements (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which medical professional focuses on arthritis and joint inflammation?

Rheumatologist (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of cartilage in the body?

Work with muscles for motion (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which structure connects one bone to another?

Ligament (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of traction in fracture treatment?

To exert a pulling force on the limb to realign the bone or joint (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which procedure involves placing pins through soft tissues and bone for external appliance use?

Traction (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of internal fixation in fracture treatment?

To place pins directly into the bone to hold broken pieces in place (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is immobilization also known as in the context of fracture treatment?

Stabilization (A) Signup and view all the answers

When is open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) typically removed after healing?

After healing is complete (B) Signup and view all the answers

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