To correct a ________ deformity, a flexor tenotomy is performed with a 15 knife. Surgical options include resection of the head of the proximal phalanx.
A small K-wire is driven through the end of the toe and both joint edges to maintain alignment during healing.
A. hammertoe B. bunion
Question 2
In __________ reduction ___________ fixation, the bone ends are approximated (reduced) externally and then held in place by an internally placed device such as a rod or pin.
A. open, internal B. closed, external
A client is having an endoscopy performed by a physician who views the upper gastrointestinal intern
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The enthalpy change for converting 10.0 g of ice at -25.0 C to water at 80.0 C is ________ kJ. ...
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