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Veterinary Technician

Category - Surgical

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The term "clean" in reference to radiographs following an arthroscopic procedure indicate what about the joint?
  1. No bone fragments are present.
  2. Hardware is in the correct place.
  3. No foreign bodies are present.
  4. All of the above.
Explanation
Answer: D - When a radiograph of a joint is referred to as "clean", it means that no bone fragments or foreign bodies are present and all hardware is correctly placed. Intraoperative radiographs are important during orthopedic procedures to prevent infection and further delay in healing.
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