orthopaedic instruments
DESCRIPTION
A few instruments used in the field.TRANSCRIPT
Orthopaedic Instruments
Antibiotic Beads
Kuntscher Nail
External Fixator
Steinmann Pins
External Fixator Pin
Dynamic Hip Screw
Total Hip Prosthesis
Total Knee Prosthesis
Total Knee Prosthesis
Plates
Intramedullary Rods(Nancy Nails)
Plaster of Paris
Plaster of Paris/Gypsona
• This is anyhdrous calcium sulphate• It is rehydrated in water and applied over
under-cast padding to form a hard cast.• It’s disadvantages include:– Heavy weight (compared to fiberglass)– Itching that is not easily accessible– Requirement that the cast remains dry
Cervical Collar (soft)
Skin Traction Kit
Halo
Thoracic Vest
Halo – Thoracic Vest