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Basic management of orthopedic Questionsand Answers 100% Correct | Latest Update
2024-2025
Give some characteristics of fiberglass casting material? - ANSWER provides
ventilation, water proof, resistant properties, monitor weekly
What is another name for simple padded bandage? what is it used for? what is it
not used for? - ANSWER Modified Roberts Jones: AKA reduce post op swelling
-Little to no splitting
Cast padding is used instead of rolled cotton (not bulky)
Does not provide support/ immobilization
Common: Small animal practice
-Can be used to protect Sx site
What is an Ehmer sling specifically used for? what would a correctly placed Ehmer
sling provide with regards to the hip and thigh? - ANSWER Rear legs b/c it
Stabilizes the hind limb(hip), craniodorasal coxofemoral luxations
-Figure 8 type of sling
Abducted: rotate forward ( femoral head)
Abducted: rotate backward( femur/ thigh)
-Non weight baring
-No padding or very minimal
A schroeder-thomas splint is a type of __________________splint - ANSWER
Traction
, AKA: distal limb splint
Temporary stabilization of fractures, should be well padded.
May need to do constant adjustments( needs to be monitored)
Needs measured, prevents rubbing sores
What are some characteristics of a Robert jones bandage? What is this type of
bandage used for? - ANSWER AKA: peg-leg
Very bulky, rolled cotton is compressed,provides excellent rigidity and support
to immobilize fracture before surgery
Name some things that could be used to treat/sustain mandibular fractures. -
ANSWER -Log screws and a tension band wire
-implants such as bone plates and pins along with cerclage wire
-Pins
-enteral tubes may also be indicated
List the non-weight barring slings that we discussed in class - ANSWER Carpal
flexion sling
90-90 degree
Ehmer
Velpeaue
What are hobbles used for? - ANSWER *Prevents excessive abduction of limbs,
prevents excessive tension in inguinal area
-Prevents activity after pelvic Sx or as an alternative to Sx repair
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