Author Question: Tapping of bone is done in fixation procedures to reduce: a. number of screws needed b. torque ... (Read 24 times)

futuristic · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

Tapping of bone is done in fixation procedures to reduce:
a. number of screws needed
b. torque pressure on screws
c. size of fixation plate used
d. need to strip periosteum first

Question 2

Which sequence of steps for plate fixation is CORRECT?
a. Drill all holes, place plate, tap, measure with depth gauge, and insert screws.
b. Drill all holes, place plate, measure with depth gauge, tap, and insert screws.
c. Place plate, drill one hole at a time, tap, measure with depth gauge, insert screw, and repeat steps for remaining holes.
d. Place plate, drill one hole at a time, measure with depth gauge, tap, insert screw, and repeat steps for remaining holes.