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maychende

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Which of the following terms means surgical fixation of joint, eventually resulting in intentional bone fusion?
 a. anastomosis
  b. ankylosis
  c. arthrodesis
  d. arthroplasty

Question 2

What suturing technique would the surgeon use to attach tendons in a toe-to-thumb transfer procedure?
 a. horizontal mattress
  b. figure of eight
  c. purse-string
  d. vertical mattress



enass

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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b



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