Question

patient 10
this is an x - ray of a fractured ankle that has been repaired with surgery.

1. name the bones:

a tibia
b fibula
c
d metatarsals

1. what has been used to hold the bones together? explain your choice:

• wires
• plaster cast
• steel plate
• pins
• screws

Explanation:

1. Bone Identification:

• The tibia (A) is the larger, weight - bearing bone in the lower leg.
• The fibula (B) is the smaller bone parallel to the tibia.
• The calcaneus (C) is the heel bone, and the metatarsals (D) are the long bones in the foot.

1. Fixation Device:

• The X - ray shows metallic objects that are pins. Pins are used in orthopedic surgery to hold bones together, especially in complex fractures like an ankle fracture. They are inserted into the bone to provide internal fixation.

Answer:

1. A: Tibia, B: Fibula, C: Calcaneus, D: Metatarsals
2. Pins. The X - ray shows metallic, slender objects inserted into the bone which are characteristic of pins used for internal fixation in bone fractures.