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Orthopedic Study Flashcards - Domain 4
Q: What is the purpose of a culture A: To identify infectious organisms and
swab in orthopedic procedures? guide antibiotic therapy.
Q: Which specimen is commonly A: Synovial fluid via aspiration.
collected for diagnosing joint
infections?
Q: What is skeletal traction? A: A method of aligning fractures using
pins or wires inserted into the bone.
Q: Which complication is associated A: Pin site infection due to external fixation
with skeletal traction? hardware.
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