https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/739/internal-fracture-repairWelcome to the Revision Guide for Student Nurses (Part II) by Vanessa Bird VN. This guide contains notes, self-test questionnaires and practical tasks to help you through your exams (Level 2/3 NVQ, and beyond), and to use as a reference afterwards.Apren-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/739/internal-fracture-repairTue, 21 Apr 2009 10:13:14 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:e00ab88a-cf39-4e63-ac1a-24e7c5edcc17Arlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision-2/739/internal-fracture-repair#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 2 by Arlo Guthrie on 4/21/2009 10:13:14 AM<br /> <p><span class="h1img"><strong>QUESTIONS</strong></span></p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li>List 3 advantages of internal fixation. </li> <li>List 3 disadvantages of internal fixation. </li> <li>What is the name of the intramedullary pin that is the most commonly used internal fixation device in small animal orthopaedic surgery? </li> <li>What is the main difference between Kirschner wires and arthrodesis wires? </li> <li>What is the name of the highly specialised curved pin that is used to anchor small epiphyseal fragments back onto the shaft of a bone? </li> <li>What is the main function of cerclage wire? </li> <li>State the 2 most common types of bone plate that are held in place by self-tapping screws. </li> <li>State 3 advantages of the use of dynamic compression plates. </li> <li>How can ASIF screws be easily identified?</li> </ol> <p><i>Further information regarding orthopaedic instruments can be found in Part II - Chapter 8 - Theatre Practice.</i></p><div style="clear:both;"></div>