Orthopaedic Techniques — Flashcards

Treatment of cubitus _____ is medial open wedge osteotomy or lateral closed wedge osteotomy.

_____ cast and Turn-buckle cast is used for scoliosis

The outer bar of the _____ splint has a curvature near its junction to ring to accommodate greater trochanter.

What is the contraindication to myodesis?_____

The following instrument is a _____

In _____ surgery for shoulder dislocation, cut coracoid process and reposition it infront of shoulder joint

Treatment of myositis ossificans if elbow movement is not restored involves _____

Length of Thomas splint is calculated by measuring the distance between the highest point on the medial side of the groin upto the heel plus _____ inches.

_____ screws have a smaller thread, low pitch, compression produced by over drilling proximal cortex

What is the most commonly used lower limb traction?_____