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I just learned this it is Open Reduction.
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What does compound fractures meant?
A compound fracture is when there are bone fragments which lacerate soft tissue and protrude through the skin in an open wound. These type of fractures usually require immediate surgery because the open fracture can get infected and cause an infection to get into the bone.
Is there a type of surgery for bone rubbing against bone in the foot area?
fusion/fixation
A bone fracture where the bone is broken into many fragments is?
a type of bone fracture producing many bone fragments is?
What type of fracture is characterized by fragmentation of the bone?
When a bone is fractured in such a manner that the bone fragments, it is typically called a comminuted bone fracture.
What are skin and bone grafts?
Bone grafting is a surgical procedure that replaces missing boneSkin grafting is a type of graft surgery involving the transplantation of skin.Hope it helps!
What happens in a cosmetic surgery procedure?
Depending on the type of cosmetic surgery being done on the patient, a lot of things can be going on. The removal of fat, skin and bone are rather common.
What do the medics mean when they say that someone is suffering from a comminuted fracture of a bone?
A commimuted fracture of a bone refers to a bone that has been broken into several pieces. This type of fracture will often require surgery to repair the damage.
What type of fracture shatters the bone?
A fracture that shatters the bone is called a comminuted fracture. A direct impact can shatter bone into several fragments or pieces. This type of fracture is likely to occur in a road traffic accident.
What tools did the Incas use for skull surgery?
The Incas primarily used simple surgical tools made from obsidian (a type of volcanic glass) for skull surgery. These tools included small, sharp blades for making incisions and removing bone fragments. They were skilled in trephination, a procedure in which a hole is drilled into the skull to treat various medical conditions or relieve pressure.
Are megakaryocytes a type of cell?
largest cell found in the bone marrow, and it forms platelets by shedding pieces of its cytoplasm (also called "cytoplasmic fragmentation").
What if the screw goes through the bone in knee surgery?
it honestly doesn't matter because if it dose the doctor's remove it and fill it in with a special type of cement
What does the abbreviation ORIF stand for?
ORIF stands for Open Reduction Internal Fixation in medical terms. This is a type of surgery used to fix broken bones. During this two part surgery, the bone is put back into place then an internal fixation tool is inserted to put the bone back together with screws or plates.
