Deck 21: Orthopedic Surgery

Question 1

____________is inflammation and infection of the bone and bone marrow. It is a danger with any kind of orthopedic surgery.

Answer 1

Osteomyelitis

Question 2

____________ bacteria are the most common causative organisms of bone infections.

Answer 2

Staphylococcus

Question 3

A(n) __________ fracture is caused by disease.

Answer 3

pathological

Question 4

A partial fracture in a pediatric patient would be termed a ________________ fracture.

Question 5

A complete fracture that penetrates the skin is a(n) ______________ or ________________ fracture.

Question 6

If a fracture has more than two pieces, it usually occurs due to a direct crushing force and is called a _____________fracture.

Question 7

The patient slid off the roof, compressing the ends of the tibia into each other, creating a(n)_______________fracture.

Question 8

As Susie fell when pushed, she fell on her outstretched hand, fracturing the distal radius, which is called a(n)______________ fracture.

Question 9

Match the description.

-Bunion

A) Tendon sheath cyst
B) Tissue torn away from normal attachment(s)
C) Bony growth (exostosis) on medial aspect of first toe
D) Disruption of the blood supply due to trauma, disease, or medications
E) Also known as claw or mallet due to position of joints
F) Foot
G) Injury to muscle or tendon due to overstretching
H) Hip
I) Partial dislocation of a joint
J) Turns inward toward midline (foot, toes, or hip)
K) Turns outward away from midline (laterally) (foot, toes, or hip)
L) Stretched or torn ligament
M) Great toe
N) Knees close to the midline, increasing the space between the ankles
O) Locking or pain in joint due to loose particles

Question 10

Match the description.

-Hammer toe

A) Tendon sheath cyst
B) Tissue torn away from normal attachment(s)
C) Bony growth (exostosis) on medial aspect of first toe
D) Disruption of the blood supply due to trauma, disease, or medications
E) Also known as claw or mallet due to position of joints
F) Foot
G) Injury to muscle or tendon due to overstretching
H) Hip
I) Partial dislocation of a joint
J) Turns inward toward midline (foot, toes, or hip)
K) Turns outward away from midline (laterally) (foot, toes, or hip)
L) Stretched or torn ligament
M) Great toe
N) Knees close to the midline, increasing the space between the ankles
O) Locking or pain in joint due to loose particles

Question 11

Match the description.

-Avascular necrosis

A) Tendon sheath cyst
B) Tissue torn away from normal attachment(s)
C) Bony growth (exostosis) on medial aspect of first toe
D) Disruption of the blood supply due to trauma, disease, or medications
E) Also known as claw or mallet due to position of joints
F) Foot
G) Injury to muscle or tendon due to overstretching
H) Hip
I) Partial dislocation of a joint
J) Turns inward toward midline (foot, toes, or hip)
K) Turns outward away from midline (laterally) (foot, toes, or hip)
L) Stretched or torn ligament
M) Great toe
N) Knees close to the midline, increasing the space between the ankles
O) Locking or pain in joint due to loose particles

Question 12

Match the description.

-Genu valgum

A) Tendon sheath cyst
B) Tissue torn away from normal attachment(s)
C) Bony growth (exostosis) on medial aspect of first toe
D) Disruption of the blood supply due to trauma, disease, or medications
E) Also known as claw or mallet due to position of joints
F) Foot
G) Injury to muscle or tendon due to overstretching
H) Hip
I) Partial dislocation of a joint
J) Turns inward toward midline (foot, toes, or hip)
K) Turns outward away from midline (laterally) (foot, toes, or hip)
L) Stretched or torn ligament
M) Great toe
N) Knees close to the midline, increasing the space between the ankles
O) Locking or pain in joint due to loose particles

Question 13

Match the description.

-Ganglion

A) Tendon sheath cyst
B) Tissue torn away from normal attachment(s)
C) Bony growth (exostosis) on medial aspect of first toe
D) Disruption of the blood supply due to trauma, disease, or medications
E) Also known as claw or mallet due to position of joints
F) Foot
G) Injury to muscle or tendon due to overstretching
H) Hip
I) Partial dislocation of a joint
J) Turns inward toward midline (foot, toes, or hip)
K) Turns outward away from midline (laterally) (foot, toes, or hip)
L) Stretched or torn ligament
M) Great toe
N) Knees close to the midline, increasing the space between the ankles
O) Locking or pain in joint due to loose particles

Question 14

Match the description.

-Subluxation

A) Tendon sheath cyst
B) Tissue torn away from normal attachment(s)
C) Bony growth (exostosis) on medial aspect of first toe
D) Disruption of the blood supply due to trauma, disease, or medications
E) Also known as claw or mallet due to position of joints
F) Foot
G) Injury to muscle or tendon due to overstretching
H) Hip
I) Partial dislocation of a joint
J) Turns inward toward midline (foot, toes, or hip)
K) Turns outward away from midline (laterally) (foot, toes, or hip)
L) Stretched or torn ligament
M) Great toe
N) Knees close to the midline, increasing the space between the ankles
O) Locking or pain in joint due to loose particles

Question 15

Match the description.

-Sprain

A) Tendon sheath cyst
B) Tissue torn away from normal attachment(s)
C) Bony growth (exostosis) on medial aspect of first toe
D) Disruption of the blood supply due to trauma, disease, or medications
E) Also known as claw or mallet due to position of joints
F) Foot
G) Injury to muscle or tendon due to overstretching
H) Hip
I) Partial dislocation of a joint
J) Turns inward toward midline (foot, toes, or hip)
K) Turns outward away from midline (laterally) (foot, toes, or hip)
L) Stretched or torn ligament
M) Great toe
N) Knees close to the midline, increasing the space between the ankles
O) Locking or pain in joint due to loose particles

Question 16

Match the description.

-Hallux

A) Tendon sheath cyst
B) Tissue torn away from normal attachment(s)
C) Bony growth (exostosis) on medial aspect of first toe
D) Disruption of the blood supply due to trauma, disease, or medications
E) Also known as claw or mallet due to position of joints
F) Foot
G) Injury to muscle or tendon due to overstretching
H) Hip
I) Partial dislocation of a joint
J) Turns inward toward midline (foot, toes, or hip)
K) Turns outward away from midline (laterally) (foot, toes, or hip)
L) Stretched or torn ligament
M) Great toe
N) Knees close to the midline, increasing the space between the ankles
O) Locking or pain in joint due to loose particles

Question 17

Match the description.

-Strain

A) Tendon sheath cyst
B) Tissue torn away from normal attachment(s)
C) Bony growth (exostosis) on medial aspect of first toe
D) Disruption of the blood supply due to trauma, disease, or medications
E) Also known as claw or mallet due to position of joints
F) Foot
G) Injury to muscle or tendon due to overstretching
H) Hip
I) Partial dislocation of a joint
J) Turns inward toward midline (foot, toes, or hip)
K) Turns outward away from midline (laterally) (foot, toes, or hip)
L) Stretched or torn ligament
M) Great toe
N) Knees close to the midline, increasing the space between the ankles
O) Locking or pain in joint due to loose particles

Question 18

Match the description.

-Avulsion

A) Tendon sheath cyst
B) Tissue torn away from normal attachment(s)
C) Bony growth (exostosis) on medial aspect of first toe
D) Disruption of the blood supply due to trauma, disease, or medications
E) Also known as claw or mallet due to position of joints
F) Foot
G) Injury to muscle or tendon due to overstretching
H) Hip
I) Partial dislocation of a joint
J) Turns inward toward midline (foot, toes, or hip)
K) Turns outward away from midline (laterally) (foot, toes, or hip)
L) Stretched or torn ligament
M) Great toe
N) Knees close to the midline, increasing the space between the ankles
O) Locking or pain in joint due to loose particles

Question 19

Match the description.

-Mice

A) Tendon sheath cyst
B) Tissue torn away from normal attachment(s)
C) Bony growth (exostosis) on medial aspect of first toe
D) Disruption of the blood supply due to trauma, disease, or medications
E) Also known as claw or mallet due to position of joints
F) Foot
G) Injury to muscle or tendon due to overstretching
H) Hip
I) Partial dislocation of a joint
J) Turns inward toward midline (foot, toes, or hip)
K) Turns outward away from midline (laterally) (foot, toes, or hip)
L) Stretched or torn ligament
M) Great toe
N) Knees close to the midline, increasing the space between the ankles
O) Locking or pain in joint due to loose particles

Question 20

Match the description.

-Coxa

A) Tendon sheath cyst
B) Tissue torn away from normal attachment(s)
C) Bony growth (exostosis) on medial aspect of first toe
D) Disruption of the blood supply due to trauma, disease, or medications
E) Also known as claw or mallet due to position of joints
F) Foot
G) Injury to muscle or tendon due to overstretching
H) Hip
I) Partial dislocation of a joint
J) Turns inward toward midline (foot, toes, or hip)
K) Turns outward away from midline (laterally) (foot, toes, or hip)
L) Stretched or torn ligament
M) Great toe
N) Knees close to the midline, increasing the space between the ankles
O) Locking or pain in joint due to loose particles

Question 21

Match the description.

-Valgus

A) Tendon sheath cyst
B) Tissue torn away from normal attachment(s)
C) Bony growth (exostosis) on medial aspect of first toe
D) Disruption of the blood supply due to trauma, disease, or medications
E) Also known as claw or mallet due to position of joints
F) Foot
G) Injury to muscle or tendon due to overstretching
H) Hip
I) Partial dislocation of a joint
J) Turns inward toward midline (foot, toes, or hip)
K) Turns outward away from midline (laterally) (foot, toes, or hip)
L) Stretched or torn ligament
M) Great toe
N) Knees close to the midline, increasing the space between the ankles
O) Locking or pain in joint due to loose particles

Question 22

Match the description.

-Varus

A) Tendon sheath cyst
B) Tissue torn away from normal attachment(s)
C) Bony growth (exostosis) on medial aspect of first toe
D) Disruption of the blood supply due to trauma, disease, or medications
E) Also known as claw or mallet due to position of joints
F) Foot
G) Injury to muscle or tendon due to overstretching
H) Hip
I) Partial dislocation of a joint
J) Turns inward toward midline (foot, toes, or hip)
K) Turns outward away from midline (laterally) (foot, toes, or hip)
L) Stretched or torn ligament
M) Great toe
N) Knees close to the midline, increasing the space between the ankles
O) Locking or pain in joint due to loose particles

Question 23

Match the description.

-Talipes

A) Tendon sheath cyst
B) Tissue torn away from normal attachment(s)
C) Bony growth (exostosis) on medial aspect of first toe
D) Disruption of the blood supply due to trauma, disease, or medications
E) Also known as claw or mallet due to position of joints
F) Foot
G) Injury to muscle or tendon due to overstretching
H) Hip
I) Partial dislocation of a joint
J) Turns inward toward midline (foot, toes, or hip)
K) Turns outward away from midline (laterally) (foot, toes, or hip)
L) Stretched or torn ligament
M) Great toe
N) Knees close to the midline, increasing the space between the ankles
O) Locking or pain in joint due to loose particles

Question 24

As you set up the room for a closed reduction, you lay out the items to be used in order. Put the steps of a closed reduction in order:
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Question 25

Match the type of implant with the description.

-Cancellous screw

A) Screw with hollow central shaft, usually inserted over a guide wire or pin.
B) Pin segments in larger diameters used for skeletal traction or as guide pin for screws.
C) Femoral/tibial and patellar components.
D) Bone cement to hold prosthesis in place.
E) Screw with closely spaced shallow threads for dense bone found in the diaphysis.
F) Wire segments with smaller diameter used for stabilization/ fixation or guide for screws.
G) Used with screws and bent to fit the bone to hold the fragments in place during healing.
H) Can be used to secure bone to bone, such as the sternum.
I) Low-level current treatment of nonunion or delayed union.
J) Screw with a wider thread and wider-spaced threads used in epiphyseal bone.
K) Used to attach tendon to bone (suture material).
L) Used to create the threads in the bone, typically cortical bone typically.
M) Screw that is partially threaded to compress bone between the screw head and the distal threads.
N) Placed in the intramedullary shaft for fractures of long bones-early ambulation.
O) Acetabular and femoral stem and head components.

Question 26

Match the type of implant with the description.

-Cortical screw

A) Screw with hollow central shaft, usually inserted over a guide wire or pin.
B) Pin segments in larger diameters used for skeletal traction or as guide pin for screws.
C) Femoral/tibial and patellar components.
D) Bone cement to hold prosthesis in place.
E) Screw with closely spaced shallow threads for dense bone found in the diaphysis.
F) Wire segments with smaller diameter used for stabilization/ fixation or guide for screws.
G) Used with screws and bent to fit the bone to hold the fragments in place during healing.
H) Can be used to secure bone to bone, such as the sternum.
I) Low-level current treatment of nonunion or delayed union.
J) Screw with a wider thread and wider-spaced threads used in epiphyseal bone.
K) Used to attach tendon to bone (suture material).
L) Used to create the threads in the bone, typically cortical bone typically.
M) Screw that is partially threaded to compress bone between the screw head and the distal threads.
N) Placed in the intramedullary shaft for fractures of long bones-early ambulation.
O) Acetabular and femoral stem and head components.

Question 27

Match the type of implant with the description.

-Lag screw

A) Screw with hollow central shaft, usually inserted over a guide wire or pin.
B) Pin segments in larger diameters used for skeletal traction or as guide pin for screws.
C) Femoral/tibial and patellar components.
D) Bone cement to hold prosthesis in place.
E) Screw with closely spaced shallow threads for dense bone found in the diaphysis.
F) Wire segments with smaller diameter used for stabilization/ fixation or guide for screws.
G) Used with screws and bent to fit the bone to hold the fragments in place during healing.
H) Can be used to secure bone to bone, such as the sternum.
I) Low-level current treatment of nonunion or delayed union.
J) Screw with a wider thread and wider-spaced threads used in epiphyseal bone.
K) Used to attach tendon to bone (suture material).
L) Used to create the threads in the bone, typically cortical bone typically.
M) Screw that is partially threaded to compress bone between the screw head and the distal threads.
N) Placed in the intramedullary shaft for fractures of long bones-early ambulation.
O) Acetabular and femoral stem and head components.

Question 28

Match the type of implant with the description.

-Cannulated screw

A) Screw with hollow central shaft, usually inserted over a guide wire or pin.
B) Pin segments in larger diameters used for skeletal traction or as guide pin for screws.
C) Femoral/tibial and patellar components.
D) Bone cement to hold prosthesis in place.
E) Screw with closely spaced shallow threads for dense bone found in the diaphysis.
F) Wire segments with smaller diameter used for stabilization/ fixation or guide for screws.
G) Used with screws and bent to fit the bone to hold the fragments in place during healing.
H) Can be used to secure bone to bone, such as the sternum.
I) Low-level current treatment of nonunion or delayed union.
J) Screw with a wider thread and wider-spaced threads used in epiphyseal bone.
K) Used to attach tendon to bone (suture material).
L) Used to create the threads in the bone, typically cortical bone typically.
M) Screw that is partially threaded to compress bone between the screw head and the distal threads.
N) Placed in the intramedullary shaft for fractures of long bones-early ambulation.
O) Acetabular and femoral stem and head components.

Question 29

Match the type of implant with the description.

-Kirschner (K-wire)

A) Screw with hollow central shaft, usually inserted over a guide wire or pin.
B) Pin segments in larger diameters used for skeletal traction or as guide pin for screws.
C) Femoral/tibial and patellar components.
D) Bone cement to hold prosthesis in place.
E) Screw with closely spaced shallow threads for dense bone found in the diaphysis.
F) Wire segments with smaller diameter used for stabilization/ fixation or guide for screws.
G) Used with screws and bent to fit the bone to hold the fragments in place during healing.
H) Can be used to secure bone to bone, such as the sternum.
I) Low-level current treatment of nonunion or delayed union.
J) Screw with a wider thread and wider-spaced threads used in epiphyseal bone.
K) Used to attach tendon to bone (suture material).
L) Used to create the threads in the bone, typically cortical bone typically.
M) Screw that is partially threaded to compress bone between the screw head and the distal threads.
N) Placed in the intramedullary shaft for fractures of long bones-early ambulation.
O) Acetabular and femoral stem and head components.

Question 30

Match the type of implant with the description.

-Steinman

A) Screw with hollow central shaft, usually inserted over a guide wire or pin.
B) Pin segments in larger diameters used for skeletal traction or as guide pin for screws.
C) Femoral/tibial and patellar components.
D) Bone cement to hold prosthesis in place.
E) Screw with closely spaced shallow threads for dense bone found in the diaphysis.
F) Wire segments with smaller diameter used for stabilization/ fixation or guide for screws.
G) Used with screws and bent to fit the bone to hold the fragments in place during healing.
H) Can be used to secure bone to bone, such as the sternum.
I) Low-level current treatment of nonunion or delayed union.
J) Screw with a wider thread and wider-spaced threads used in epiphyseal bone.
K) Used to attach tendon to bone (suture material).
L) Used to create the threads in the bone, typically cortical bone typically.
M) Screw that is partially threaded to compress bone between the screw head and the distal threads.
N) Placed in the intramedullary shaft for fractures of long bones-early ambulation.
O) Acetabular and femoral stem and head components.

Question 31

Match the type of implant with the description.

-Rod or nail

A) Screw with hollow central shaft, usually inserted over a guide wire or pin.
B) Pin segments in larger diameters used for skeletal traction or as guide pin for screws.
C) Femoral/tibial and patellar components.
D) Bone cement to hold prosthesis in place.
E) Screw with closely spaced shallow threads for dense bone found in the diaphysis.
F) Wire segments with smaller diameter used for stabilization/ fixation or guide for screws.
G) Used with screws and bent to fit the bone to hold the fragments in place during healing.
H) Can be used to secure bone to bone, such as the sternum.
I) Low-level current treatment of nonunion or delayed union.
J) Screw with a wider thread and wider-spaced threads used in epiphyseal bone.
K) Used to attach tendon to bone (suture material).
L) Used to create the threads in the bone, typically cortical bone typically.
M) Screw that is partially threaded to compress bone between the screw head and the distal threads.
N) Placed in the intramedullary shaft for fractures of long bones-early ambulation.
O) Acetabular and femoral stem and head components.

Question 32

Match the type of implant with the description.

-Orthopedic plates

A) Screw with hollow central shaft, usually inserted over a guide wire or pin.
B) Pin segments in larger diameters used for skeletal traction or as guide pin for screws.
C) Femoral/tibial and patellar components.
D) Bone cement to hold prosthesis in place.
E) Screw with closely spaced shallow threads for dense bone found in the diaphysis.
F) Wire segments with smaller diameter used for stabilization/ fixation or guide for screws.
G) Used with screws and bent to fit the bone to hold the fragments in place during healing.
H) Can be used to secure bone to bone, such as the sternum.
I) Low-level current treatment of nonunion or delayed union.
J) Screw with a wider thread and wider-spaced threads used in epiphyseal bone.
K) Used to attach tendon to bone (suture material).
L) Used to create the threads in the bone, typically cortical bone typically.
M) Screw that is partially threaded to compress bone between the screw head and the distal threads.
N) Placed in the intramedullary shaft for fractures of long bones-early ambulation.
O) Acetabular and femoral stem and head components.

Question 33

Match the type of implant with the description.

-Stainless steel

A) Screw with hollow central shaft, usually inserted over a guide wire or pin.
B) Pin segments in larger diameters used for skeletal traction or as guide pin for screws.
C) Femoral/tibial and patellar components.
D) Bone cement to hold prosthesis in place.
E) Screw with closely spaced shallow threads for dense bone found in the diaphysis.
F) Wire segments with smaller diameter used for stabilization/ fixation or guide for screws.
G) Used with screws and bent to fit the bone to hold the fragments in place during healing.
H) Can be used to secure bone to bone, such as the sternum.
I) Low-level current treatment of nonunion or delayed union.
J) Screw with a wider thread and wider-spaced threads used in epiphyseal bone.
K) Used to attach tendon to bone (suture material).
L) Used to create the threads in the bone, typically cortical bone typically.
M) Screw that is partially threaded to compress bone between the screw head and the distal threads.
N) Placed in the intramedullary shaft for fractures of long bones-early ambulation.
O) Acetabular and femoral stem and head components.

Question 34

Match the type of implant with the description.

-Artificial knee joint components

A) Screw with hollow central shaft, usually inserted over a guide wire or pin.
B) Pin segments in larger diameters used for skeletal traction or as guide pin for screws.
C) Femoral/tibial and patellar components.
D) Bone cement to hold prosthesis in place.
E) Screw with closely spaced shallow threads for dense bone found in the diaphysis.
F) Wire segments with smaller diameter used for stabilization/ fixation or guide for screws.
G) Used with screws and bent to fit the bone to hold the fragments in place during healing.
H) Can be used to secure bone to bone, such as the sternum.
I) Low-level current treatment of nonunion or delayed union.
J) Screw with a wider thread and wider-spaced threads used in epiphyseal bone.
K) Used to attach tendon to bone (suture material).
L) Used to create the threads in the bone, typically cortical bone typically.
M) Screw that is partially threaded to compress bone between the screw head and the distal threads.
N) Placed in the intramedullary shaft for fractures of long bones-early ambulation.
O) Acetabular and femoral stem and head components.

Question 35

Match the type of implant with the description.

-Artificial hip joint components

A) Screw with hollow central shaft, usually inserted over a guide wire or pin.
B) Pin segments in larger diameters used for skeletal traction or as guide pin for screws.
C) Femoral/tibial and patellar components.
D) Bone cement to hold prosthesis in place.
E) Screw with closely spaced shallow threads for dense bone found in the diaphysis.
F) Wire segments with smaller diameter used for stabilization/ fixation or guide for screws.
G) Used with screws and bent to fit the bone to hold the fragments in place during healing.
H) Can be used to secure bone to bone, such as the sternum.
I) Low-level current treatment of nonunion or delayed union.
J) Screw with a wider thread and wider-spaced threads used in epiphyseal bone.
K) Used to attach tendon to bone (suture material).
L) Used to create the threads in the bone, typically cortical bone typically.
M) Screw that is partially threaded to compress bone between the screw head and the distal threads.
N) Placed in the intramedullary shaft for fractures of long bones-early ambulation.
O) Acetabular and femoral stem and head components.

Question 36

Match the type of implant with the description.

-Stimulator

A) Screw with hollow central shaft, usually inserted over a guide wire or pin.
B) Pin segments in larger diameters used for skeletal traction or as guide pin for screws.
C) Femoral/tibial and patellar components.
D) Bone cement to hold prosthesis in place.
E) Screw with closely spaced shallow threads for dense bone found in the diaphysis.
F) Wire segments with smaller diameter used for stabilization/ fixation or guide for screws.
G) Used with screws and bent to fit the bone to hold the fragments in place during healing.
H) Can be used to secure bone to bone, such as the sternum.
I) Low-level current treatment of nonunion or delayed union.
J) Screw with a wider thread and wider-spaced threads used in epiphyseal bone.
K) Used to attach tendon to bone (suture material).
L) Used to create the threads in the bone, typically cortical bone typically.
M) Screw that is partially threaded to compress bone between the screw head and the distal threads.
N) Placed in the intramedullary shaft for fractures of long bones-early ambulation.
O) Acetabular and femoral stem and head components.

Question 37

Match the type of implant with the description.

-Polyester, braided nylon, polypropylene

A) Screw with hollow central shaft, usually inserted over a guide wire or pin.
B) Pin segments in larger diameters used for skeletal traction or as guide pin for screws.
C) Femoral/tibial and patellar components.
D) Bone cement to hold prosthesis in place.
E) Screw with closely spaced shallow threads for dense bone found in the diaphysis.
F) Wire segments with smaller diameter used for stabilization/ fixation or guide for screws.
G) Used with screws and bent to fit the bone to hold the fragments in place during healing.
H) Can be used to secure bone to bone, such as the sternum.
I) Low-level current treatment of nonunion or delayed union.
J) Screw with a wider thread and wider-spaced threads used in epiphyseal bone.
K) Used to attach tendon to bone (suture material).
L) Used to create the threads in the bone, typically cortical bone typically.
M) Screw that is partially threaded to compress bone between the screw head and the distal threads.
N) Placed in the intramedullary shaft for fractures of long bones-early ambulation.
O) Acetabular and femoral stem and head components.

Question 38

Match the type of implant with the description.

-Tap (tapping)

A) Screw with hollow central shaft, usually inserted over a guide wire or pin.
B) Pin segments in larger diameters used for skeletal traction or as guide pin for screws.
C) Femoral/tibial and patellar components.
D) Bone cement to hold prosthesis in place.
E) Screw with closely spaced shallow threads for dense bone found in the diaphysis.
F) Wire segments with smaller diameter used for stabilization/ fixation or guide for screws.
G) Used with screws and bent to fit the bone to hold the fragments in place during healing.
H) Can be used to secure bone to bone, such as the sternum.
I) Low-level current treatment of nonunion or delayed union.
J) Screw with a wider thread and wider-spaced threads used in epiphyseal bone.
K) Used to attach tendon to bone (suture material).
L) Used to create the threads in the bone, typically cortical bone typically.
M) Screw that is partially threaded to compress bone between the screw head and the distal threads.
N) Placed in the intramedullary shaft for fractures of long bones-early ambulation.
O) Acetabular and femoral stem and head components.

Question 39

Match the type of implant with the description.

-PMMA (polymethylmethacrylate)

A) Screw with hollow central shaft, usually inserted over a guide wire or pin.
B) Pin segments in larger diameters used for skeletal traction or as guide pin for screws.
C) Femoral/tibial and patellar components.
D) Bone cement to hold prosthesis in place.
E) Screw with closely spaced shallow threads for dense bone found in the diaphysis.
F) Wire segments with smaller diameter used for stabilization/ fixation or guide for screws.
G) Used with screws and bent to fit the bone to hold the fragments in place during healing.
H) Can be used to secure bone to bone, such as the sternum.
I) Low-level current treatment of nonunion or delayed union.
J) Screw with a wider thread and wider-spaced threads used in epiphyseal bone.
K) Used to attach tendon to bone (suture material).
L) Used to create the threads in the bone, typically cortical bone typically.
M) Screw that is partially threaded to compress bone between the screw head and the distal threads.
N) Placed in the intramedullary shaft for fractures of long bones-early ambulation.
O) Acetabular and femoral stem and head components.

Question 40

During the orthopedic procedure, there are duties for the surgical technologist. Identify the actions to take for each of these events.
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Question 41

Describe what can happen if the metal alloys are mixed or scratches occur on the implant surface.