Ortho
The action of pointing and putting a toe in the water to check the temperature would be an example of which of this types of movement?
plantar flexion
Factor related to bone growth and maintenance is responsible for mineral storage and utilization?
Hormonal
This pathology is related to a specific autoimmune process that attacks the joints in the body?
rheumatoid arthritis
Medical term is used for a bony prominence projecting from a bone, as in a bunion?
Exostosis
Term used for the softening of bone in children that is commonly called rickets?
osteomalacia
Chondroma, giant cell, and osteoma are:
benign neoplasms
How many stages are involved in normal osteogenesis?
Five
Stage of normal bone healing is there bridging of the fracture site and support provided by cartilage and immature bone?
callus formation
Condition is an acute, emergent condition of compression of neural and vascular structures, usually occurring in the upper and lower extremities following traumatic fractures?
compartmental syndrome
C-arm refers to:
fluoroscopic machine
This cast is applied often to children and immobilizes unilateral or bilateral hips and femurs?
spica
Would be increased on a serum analysis and is indicative of a malignant neoplasm of bone marrow?
overproduction of immunoglobulins
Diagnostic procedure does not use ionizing radiation?
MRI scan
Orthopedic instrument has the appearance of a turkey foot or eagle’s talon
Lowman bone holder
Device sometimes used for achieving and maintaining the lateral position?
vacuum beanbag
May call both Bennett and Hohmann retractors this because of their shapes:
cobra
Positioning device frequently used for femoral nailing with leg traction and allows for placement of the C-arm?
fracture table
Achieved by wrapping an extremity with an Esmarch bandage prior to inflation of pneumatic tourniquet?
exsanguination
Description regarding safe continuous tourniquet inflation is correct?
lower extremity = 1 1/2 hours
upper extremity = 1 hour
Equipment used postoperatively on the patient for pain reduction or stimulation of healing:
CPM machine.
electric stimulator.
TNS unit.
__________ instructions for cleaning, lubricating, and sterilizing powered orthopedic instrumentation must be followed.
manufacturer
Component of an arthroscopy system is specific to orthopedics and differs from most laparoscopy/MIS systems?
powered shaving system
Agency requires the documentation and tracking of implantable orthopedic devices
FDA
Suture would be contraindicated for attaching tendon to bone:
polyglactin 910 (Vicryl)
In orthopedic procedures, polymethyl methacrylate is used for:
bone cement