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Surgical Screws and Surgical Plates

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During a surgical procedure to set a fracture, the bone fragments are first repositioned (reduced) into their normal alignment. They are held together with special implants, such as plates, screws, nails and wires.

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This video covers surgical screws and plates used to set a fracture. During the procedure, bone fragments are first repositioned (reduced) into their normal alignment and then held together with special implants such as plates, screws, nails and wires.

Key points

  • Bone fragments are repositioned into normal alignment (reduction)
  • Implants hold the fragments together
  • Plates, screws, nails and wires are listed as implant types

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This video presents “Surgical Screws and Surgical Plates” — During a surgical procedure to set a fracture, the bone fragments are first repositioned (reduced) into their normal alignment. They are held together with special implants, such as plates, screws, nails and wires. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.

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