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What is the typical duration for most fractures of the femoral shaft to be firmly joined?
What is the typical duration for most fractures of the femoral shaft to be firmly joined?
- 16 weeks (correct)
- 8 weeks
- 20 weeks
- 12 weeks
Which treatment method is usually used for adult femoral shaft fractures and reduces the risk of muscle wasting and joint stiffness?
Which treatment method is usually used for adult femoral shaft fractures and reduces the risk of muscle wasting and joint stiffness?
- Functional bracing
- External fixation
- Continuous traction
- Operative treatment with internal fixation (correct)
When is the splint removed for a patient with a femoral shaft fracture?
When is the splint removed for a patient with a femoral shaft fracture?
- After 12 weeks
- When walking begins
- Before exercise in bed
- At sound union stage (correct)
Which type of fractures is external fixation mainly applicable to?
Which type of fractures is external fixation mainly applicable to?
What type of brace is typically used in the later stages of treatment for a midshaft fracture of the femur?
What type of brace is typically used in the later stages of treatment for a midshaft fracture of the femur?
What is the advantage of external fixation for treating fractures with contamination or infection?
What is the advantage of external fixation for treating fractures with contamination or infection?
What is the main disadvantage of operative treatment with internal fixation for femoral shaft fractures?
What is the main disadvantage of operative treatment with internal fixation for femoral shaft fractures?
What is a recognized error in the radiographic examination of a fracture of the shaft of the femur?
What is a recognized error in the radiographic examination of a fracture of the shaft of the femur?
What is the recommended method of choice for treating a fracture of the shaft of the femur?
What is the recommended method of choice for treating a fracture of the shaft of the femur?
Which of the following is NOT a principle of conservative treatment for a fracture of the femoral shaft?
Which of the following is NOT a principle of conservative treatment for a fracture of the femoral shaft?
What type of fractures are typically seen in the trochanteric region of the femur?
What type of fractures are typically seen in the trochanteric region of the femur?
What is a common injury that can occur to the ligaments of the knee?
What is a common injury that can occur to the ligaments of the knee?
What term is used to describe traumatic accumulations of fluid in the knee joint?
What term is used to describe traumatic accumulations of fluid in the knee joint?
Which method has largely replaced sustained weight traction with splintage for treating fractures of the femoral shaft?
Which method has largely replaced sustained weight traction with splintage for treating fractures of the femoral shaft?
What type of fracture often results from severe violence like road accidents or plane crashes?
What type of fracture often results from severe violence like road accidents or plane crashes?
What is the purpose of locking screws in the context of femoral shaft fractures?
What is the purpose of locking screws in the context of femoral shaft fractures?
When can a patient with a well-fixed strong nail after femoral shaft fracture surgery begin walking with crutches?
When can a patient with a well-fixed strong nail after femoral shaft fracture surgery begin walking with crutches?
What is one of the potential complications of femoral shaft fractures mentioned in the text?
What is one of the potential complications of femoral shaft fractures mentioned in the text?
What is recommended if a fractured femoral shaft fails to unite and the fracture surfaces become rounded and sclerotic?
What is recommended if a fractured femoral shaft fails to unite and the fracture surfaces become rounded and sclerotic?
What type of exercises are emphasized for preserving muscle tone and preventing deformities after femoral shaft fractures?
What type of exercises are emphasized for preserving muscle tone and preventing deformities after femoral shaft fractures?
How long is considered a fair average time for union of a fractured femoral shaft in an adult?
How long is considered a fair average time for union of a fractured femoral shaft in an adult?
What is the purpose of immobilizing the thigh in plaster or a splint post-surgery for femoral shaft fractures?
What is the purpose of immobilizing the thigh in plaster or a splint post-surgery for femoral shaft fractures?
What may happen without constant supervision post-operation according to the text?
What may happen without constant supervision post-operation according to the text?
What is the chance of amputation if a vascular obstruction is left untreated for more than eight hours compared to if treated within eight hours?
What is the chance of amputation if a vascular obstruction is left untreated for more than eight hours compared to if treated within eight hours?
What is the purpose of knee chondroplasty done in conjunction with debridement?
What is the purpose of knee chondroplasty done in conjunction with debridement?
What is the main purpose of osteochondral autograft transplantation?
What is the main purpose of osteochondral autograft transplantation?
When is reconstructive surgery typically performed?
When is reconstructive surgery typically performed?
What are the potential benefits of arthroscopic surgery in knee dislocation cases?
What are the potential benefits of arthroscopic surgery in knee dislocation cases?
In knee cartilage replacement, where does osteochondral allograft transplantation source the cartilage from?
In knee cartilage replacement, where does osteochondral allograft transplantation source the cartilage from?
What does knee debridement typically involve?
What does knee debridement typically involve?
What can be expected after knee chondroplasty and debridement surgeries?
What can be expected after knee chondroplasty and debridement surgeries?
What does debridement specifically aim to do in knee surgeries?
What does debridement specifically aim to do in knee surgeries?
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