ortho

Question 1

an abnormal curvature of the spine for which stabilization procedure may be done

Answer 1

scoliosis

Question 2

death of bone tissue due to the lack of circulation

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avascular necrosis

Question 3

equipment used to deride and clean infected wounds and joints

Answer 3

suction irrigator

Question 4

the most likely donor site for an autogenous bone graft

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ilium

Question 5

in orthopedic surgery, absorbable suture would most likely be used

Answer 5

periosteum

Question 6

the patient would be placed in prone for which procedure

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excision of bakers cyst

Question 7

the type of fracture the includes splintered or crushed bone

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comminuted

Question 8

the general term for joint reconstruction

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arthroplasty

Question 9

heavy suture is used to reattach a weakened anterior capsule to the glenoid fossa to correct recurrent dislocation of the shoulder in which procedure?

Answer 9

bankhart procedure

Question 10

removal of fluid filled sac protruding between wrist joints for cosmoses or discomfort describes which procedure?

Answer 10

excision of ganglion

Question 11

use of prosthesis to replace arthritic joints in the hand is referred to as

Answer 11

metacarpal arthroplasty

Question 12

the excision of the kneecap for degenerative arthritis is called

Answer 12

patellectomy

Question 13

bone retrieved from the patient for bone grafting is called

Answer 13

autogenic bone

Question 14

then placement of fixation pins through the skin into the bone proximal and distal to the fracture site, which are then connected to stabilizing bars

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external fixation

Question 15

the fixation device most commonly used for intratrochanteric fractures of the femur include

Answer 15

impression plates and screws

Question 16

when a tourniquet is inflated during surgery, the surgeon is notified at which recommended time intervals

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at the hour and then every 15 minutes thereafter

Question 17

screws come in which types

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cancellous and cortical

Question 18

polymethylmethacrylate is commonly known as

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material used to hold the prosthesis when placing a cemented prosthesis

Question 19

the implant used on small bone fragments or as part of skeletal traction is called

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steimann pin

Question 20

when performing a skin prep for surgery on the tibia, the skin prep would extend

Answer 20

from above the knee joint to the toes

Question 21

the dressing applied at the end of an orthopedic procedure which gives compression to the wound is

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ace or elastic bandage

Question 22

sterile tourniquet is applied

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during draping but before other drapes are placed over the upper extremity

Question 23

the x-ray views usually obtained during orthopedic surgery

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oblique, anterior, posterior, lateral

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after shoulder surgery

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the affected arm is immobilized against the torso or the patient, and padding is placed between skin surfaces which will contact one another

Question 25

casting material can be made from all of the following

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gypsum, anhydrous calcium sulfateimpregnated crinoline, fiberglass

Question 26

an open fracture where bone protrudes through the skin, is also referred to as a

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compound fracture

Question 27

a fracture where the tendons attachments of the bone are torn away is called

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avulsion

Question 28

the stage of osteogenesis where there is proliferation of cells from the fracture site into the fibrin to form fibrous connective tissue and cartilage

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callus stage

Question 29

the method of fracture treatment where a pulling force is exerted directly on the bone itself via a pin in the bone using a system of weights and pulleys

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skeletal traction with balanced suspension

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principals of joint reconstruction include all of the following

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joint function depends on the quality of its structures, synovial membrane lining the joint capsule secrets synovial fluid the lubricate the joint, articular cartilage covers the ends of the bones where they meet to form the joint

Question 31

a loosening of a joint with some displacement of the articular surface from the joint capsule is called

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subluxation

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reconstruction of a joint to restore or improve range of motion and stability or to relieve pain is referred to as

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arthroplasty

Question 33

methods of prosthetic fixation and stabilization include all of the following

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biofixation using hydroxyapatite, polymethylmethacrylate cement fixation, direct bone contact with press-fit prosthesis

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visualization of a joint for diagnosis and conservative treatment of joint disease

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arthroscopy

Question 35

an overgrowth of bone

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exostosis

Question 36

the freeing up of an entrapped nerve is referred to as

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neurolysis

Question 37

excision of a tendon sheath and its associated synovium is referred to as

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tenosynovectomy

Question 38

the yellow, elastic tissue connecting the lamina is called

Answer 38

ligamentum flavum

Question 39

a rotator cuff tear occurs in which region of the body

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shoulder

Question 40

a fracture where healing has not taken place in the usual amount of time is referred to as

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delayed union

Question 41

the patient position for a Bristow procedure

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semi-fowler

Question 42

an Austin Moore prosthesis is used at which joint

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hip

Question 43

a colles' fracture occurs in which bone

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radius

Question 44

the bony process which can be involved in an ankle fracture is

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metal malleolus

Question 45

the procedure which consists of excision and fusion of the middle phalangeal joint of the foot with incision of the flexor tendon is

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correction of hammer toe

Question 46

the fracture commonly treated with angled blade plates or a long cancellous screw would be

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patella fracture

Question 47

a triple arthrodesis does not include fusion of which bones

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metacarpophalangeal joint

Question 48

which position is the patient placed in for an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion

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supine

Question 49

long cancellous screws placed with a gliding hole for the shaft provide

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compression of bone fragment

Question 50

a potential complication of ischemia of the femoral head

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avascular necrosis

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a fracture commonly found in children

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greenstick

Question 52

a fracture requiring debridement and closure prior to casting would be

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compund

Question 53

a surgical procedure designed to stiffen or fuse a joint

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arthrodesis

Question 54

a treat in the lateral or medial knee cartilage is repaired by performing a

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meniscectomy

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chronic dislocation of the patella may predispose the patient to a condition called

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chondromalacia

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bakers cysts are found in

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popliteal fossa

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what is used for cast padding

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stockinette, felt, webril

Question 58

a hemostatic agent used to control bleeding from an open bone

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bone wax

Question 59

the power drill or saw used to divide bone with a "side to side" cutting action is

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oscillating saw

Question 60

what is the correct order for screw placement

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drill, measure, tap, place

Question 61

when implanting plates and screws, what medication is used on the surgical field

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bacitracin for antimicrobial prophylaxis against osteomyelitis