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OSCE pro III series 7


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1)The pictures shows right leg of the patient with
-Open wound at the medial aspect of the proximal 1/3rd of the leg.
-External fixation


2)Open fracture of the right tibia/fibula.


3)Characteristic of healthy muscle
-Red color
-Turgid and not friable in character
-Contractility
-Bleeds.


4)Complication from

a)Open fracture
-Infection
-Non union/mal union/ delay union
-Shortening of the leg


b)External fixator
-Pin tract infection
-Neuromuscular injury


5)Advantages of External fixation (Dr Imran’s notes)
-Can be done under LA
-Fast procedure
-Allow better wound inspection/ care
-Low infection risk.