Basic Science Trauma

7 subtopics · 160 questions. Open a subtopic to see the clinical image and work through the questions.

Screws, K-wires and interference screws

Screw and K-wire biomechanics, screw types, and biodegradable interference screws for ACL repair

39 questions4 pages1 fact-check

Intramedullary nails - types and design

Tibial, Kuntscher, centromedullary, cephalomedullary, Rush pin and Ender nail design and uses

39 questions6 pages

Plates and pedicle screws - biomechanics

Plate effects on fracture healing, tension-side placement, DCP and LC-DCP, bridge plate length, pedicle screws

37 questions6 pages1 fact-check

Tension band wiring and external fixators

Tension band principle and lever shift, knee-spanning external fixator construction and uses

15 questions2 pages

Traction and implant removal

Skeletal traction principles and indications for removal of implanted fixation devices

7 questions2 pages

Acute compartment syndrome

Pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment and late sequelae of acute compartment syndrome

13 questions2 pages1 fact-check

Sliding hip screw and condylar screw

DHS and dynamic condylar screw design, indications and role in femoral fracture fixation

10 questions2 pages