Trauma and orthopaedics,

Fixations

A subject that can be confusing when coding fracture reductions, but this course will simplify it in a straightforward manner. You will learn the definition of a fixation, why they’re used and the differences between internal and external fixators.

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Introduction to fixations 1 Topic

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What is a fixation?

Internal fixation 2 Topics

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Internal fixations

Types of internal fixators

External fixation 2 Topics

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External fixations

Types of external fixators

Coding fixations 2 Topics

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Coding a K-Wire fixation

Coding tension band wiring

W28.- and W30.- 3 Topics

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Other internal and external fixations of bone (W28.- and W30.-)

Application of fixations

Removal of fixations

Procedures using multiple types of fixation 1 Topic

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Procedures using multiple types of fixation

Fixations final quiz - let's check what you have learnt!

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6 Lessons
11 Topics
1 Quiz
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