Fracture stabilisation

Question 1

List the 4 AO principles of fracture repair

Answer 1

1. Fracture reduction and fixation to restore anatomical relationships
2. Fractur fixation providing absolute or relative stability
3. Preservation of the blood supply to soft tissues and bone
4. Early and safe mobilization and rehabilitation of the injured part and the patient as a whole

Question 2

what are the 3 ways that screws can be placed in horses

Answer 2

lag screws
position screws
plate screws

Question 3

what are lag screws

Answer 3

Achieve compression which is essential for direct healing

Question 4

what are position screws

Answer 4

Holds two fragments in position without compression.

Question 5

What are the 2 types of fractures that are fixed by internal plates

Answer 5

Third metacarpal fractures
Fractures to proximal phalanx