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Podiatry and Medical - Set 2

Category - Podiatry Part II

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Considering an Austin bunionectomy, which of the following podiatric surgical apparatuses are considered the best means for the alignment and compression?

Cancellous screws
Cerclage wire
Orthosorb pins
Threaded Kirschner wire

Explanation

Answer − A − Considering an Austin bunionectomy, the podiatric surgical apparatuses that are considered the best means for the alignment and compression are cancellous screws. Using the lag principle, an interfragmental compression is created by a partially threaded cancellous screw.

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