Question
What is the treatment modelity for the following fracture?
A. Tension band wiring
B. Plating
C. External fixation
D. ORIF
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Correct Answer » A
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Ans: A. Tension band wiring
Tension band principle
- Distractive forces are converted into compressive forces to heal fracture site. Here distractive forces caused by quadriceps pull convert into compression at fracture site.
- There are two types of Tension band wiring
- Dynamic e.g. Fracture at Patella, Olecranon etc
- Static e.g. Fracture at medial malleolous, GT of femur