An Orthopedic Wire That Tightens Around a Fracture Site to Reduce

question 10

Multiple Choice

An orthopedic wire that tightens around a fracture site to reduce shortening of a limb is a _____ wire.

• A)Kirschner
• B)cancellous
• C)cortical
• D)cerclage

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