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surgery 3
conym5 - 06-26-09 21:12
Which of the following fracturesnor dislocations of the extremities
induced by blunt trauma is associated with significant vascular
injuries?
a. Knee dislocation
b. Closed posterior elbow dislocation
c. Midclavicular fracture
d. Supracondylar femur fracture
e. Tibial plateau fracture
conym5 - 06-26-09 21:12
Which of the following fracturesnor dislocations of the extremities
induced by blunt trauma is associated with significant vascular
injuries?
a. Knee dislocation
b. Closed posterior elbow dislocation
c. Midclavicular fracture
d. Supracondylar femur fracture
e. Tibial plateau fracture
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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Re: surgery 3
conym5 - 06-27-09 14:18 ans: AAA
significant vascular injuries are most commonly assosiated with Knee dislocation
Angiograms and vascular surgical consultations were obtained
when vascular compromise was suspected owing to clinical examination or
Doppler confirmation of flow abnormalities.
#25
Re: surgery 3 babbu5508 - 06-22-10 12:44 My answer is: a.
significant vascular injuries are associated with dislocations around the knee due to the presence of important vessels
#28
Re: surgery 3 dopamine - 07-08-10 02:44 My answer is: a.
knee dislocation is the hardest one to get and if it happens u have to pay.
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