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| An abnormal thoracic curve of the spine resulting in the pathology referred to as "hunchback" is called: |
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| The complete displacement of a joint is referred to as a/an: |
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| Dislocation (partial displacement is subluxation) |
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| A cyst in the popliteal fossa is called a/an: |
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| The medical term for a bunion is: |
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| Plaster rolls for casting should be submerged in: |
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| Slightly warm (lukewarm) water |
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| A fractured metacarpal would require a (type cast): |
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| What term describes a fracture in which the bone penetrates the skin? |
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| A Putti-Platt procedure is performed on the: |
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| A fracture of the neck of the femur would require a/an: |
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A bucket-handle tear in the medial cartilage of the knee is repaired by performing which of the following?
-Synovectomy
-Arthrotomy
-Meninscectomy
-ACL repair |
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| A surgical procedure in which a joint is fused to prevent movement is called a/an: |
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| the procedure in which the attenuated anterior capsule of the shoulder is reattached to the rim of the glenoid fossa with sutures is called a/an: |
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| A Keller arthroplasty or McBride procedure is performed to treat: |
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| The procedure in which the ulnar nerve is moved from the ulnar groove position on the posterior of the humerus to the anterior of the humeral condyle is called a/an: |
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Which of the following procedures would require the postoperative use of an abduction splint?
-Total knee arthroplasty
-Total ankle arthroplasty
-Total hip arthroplasty
-Total shoulder arthroplasty |
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Which of the following surgical instruments would be used to retract the muscles during a hip pinning?
-Richardson retractor
-Bennett retractor
-Hip skid
-Lane forceps |
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Which of the following anatomical structures is the best site for the removal of cortical bone for grafting purposes?
-Ilium
-Ileum
-Fibula
-Femur |
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Methyl methacrylate would most likely be used on which of the following procedures?
-Intramedullary nailing
-Total knee arthroplasty
-Triple arthrodesis
-ORIF |
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| How is the patient positioned for a knee arthroplasty? |
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| Supine. Knee at lower break of O.R. table. |
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Which of the following is not a type of interlocking nail used for a closed intramedullary nailing?
-Austin Moore
-Grosse-Kempf
-Brooker-Wills
-Russell-Taylor |
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| Austin Moore is hip prosthesis. |
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| A dorsally angulated fracture of the distal radius is called a/an: |
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Which of the following conditions would be cause for the patient to undergo a total hip arthroplasty?
-Pelvic fracture
-Chronic hip displacement
-Osteoarthritis
-Intertrochanteric femoral fracture. |
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| Femoral shaft fractures in an adult can be repaired by: |
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| Colles' fracture is often treated by: |
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| Intertrochanteric fractures most often occur in which age population? |
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| A Neer prosthesis is used for repair of comminuted fractures of the: |
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| A fracture of the femoral shaft would require a/an: |
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| What procedure is performed to correct talipes valgus or talipes varus? |
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| What surgical instrument is used to prepare the drilled hole for the screw during an ORIF? |
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| Which type of laser is used to remove methyl methacrylate from a cemented joint implant during a revision arthroplasty? |
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| What surgical procedure to relieve pressure on the median nerve? |
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| What specialized type of retractors is used during a rotator cuff repair that aids in exposure of the surgical site? |
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| Bankart shoulder retractor |
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| What item should be available during a total hip arthroplasty to be inserted into the reamed femoral canal that will prevent methyl methacrylate from entering the medullary canal? |
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