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What is orthopaedic surgery - ANS-Any type of surgery involving the musculoskeletal
system

What are orthopaedic surgeries higher risk of - ANS-Surgical site infection, wound
breakdown, surgical failure

Direct fracture - ANS-direct force applied to the bone that causes a fracture. Eg. Kicked

Indirect fracture - ANS-Forces placed on bone caused by impact. Eg. Landing wrong

Disease fracture - ANS-Disease causes bone to be weaker leading to fracture

Transverse fracture - ANS-Sideways straight across the bone

Longitudinal fracture - ANS-a fracture that runs parallel to the long axis of the bone

Spiral fracture - ANS-Fracture spirals around the bone

Oblique fracture - ANS-occurs at an angle across the bone

Complete fracture - ANS-bone is broken all the way through- broken both cortex


Why is internal fixation good - ANS-Most versatile and accommodating method of
fracture repair. Instant stability is provided therefore the limb can heal and return to
normal use rapidly

What is internal fixation - ANS-Metal hardware is surgically placed to immobilize the
fracture during healing.

What is a drill bit used for - ANS-Drill a hole into the bone as either a glide hole or pilot
hole

Glide hole - ANS-Drilled using a drill bit that has the same external diameter as the
screw being placed

Pilot hole - ANS-Drilled using a drill bit that has the same diameter as the core of the
screw

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