CSFA Orthopedics Questions And Answers With Verified Solutions

"Surgical neck" of the Humerous - Constriction below the greater and lesser tuberosities. Abduction pillow - used after total joint replacement for immobilization. Amphiarthrotic - slightly movable Antibiotic irrigation - Common anitbiotics include polymyxin and bacitracin Armboards - Maintained at less than 90-degree angle to prevent branchial plexus stretch. Arthroscopy - used on the shoulder, wrist, and knee often, and elbow, hip, and and ankle not often. Autogenous graft - Graft material gained from patients own bone (Iliac common) Autograft (Allograft) - Bone obtained from a tissue bank Back pain - Neural compression remains the major indication for disk excision. Back surgery caution - Excessive ECU should be avoided to decrease the risk of injury to the sympathetic nerves. Bankart Procedure - for restoration of shoulder stability. Body exhaust suits - used as a defense against airborne bacteriaBone Cement - Polymethylmethacrylate(PMMA) Used in total joints. Bone healing process - Hematoma formation, Fibrin plug formation, invasion of osteoblasts, callus formation, then remodeling. Bunion (Hallux valgus) - is a soft tissue or bony mass at the medial side of the first metatarsal head Cancellous Bone - Forms the soft spongy marrow Cancellous bone screw - Threads are broader and run half the length of the screw. Cancellous grafts - May be taken from the ilium, olecranon, or distal radius