(Solved): 86. The only muscle capable of recreating the typical Colles' deformity radial shortening and dorsal ...

86. The only muscle capable of recreating the typical Colles' deformity radial shortening and dorsal angulation is/are the a. brachioradialis b. wrist dorsiflexors c. wrist volarflexors d. pronator teres 87. When applying a cast to the arm that has an acute Colles fracture, the elbow wrist and forearm should be placed in the following respective positions: a. 900 flexion and slight volarflexion and radial deviation and relaxed supination b. 300 flexion and 200 dorsiflexion and radial deviation and relaxed supination c. 900 flexion and slight volarflexion and ulnar deviation and relaxed supination d. 900 flexion and 200 dorsiflexion and ulnar deviation and relaxed supination 88. The use of the brace can be discontinued once: a. fracture union is confirmed by MRI evidence b. rehabilitation is complete c. fracture union is confirmed by clinical and radiological evidence d. fracture union is confirmed by manipulation of the fracture 89. A well molded short arm functional cast will allow: a. full elbow range of motion but block the last few degrees of pronation of the forearm and limited wrist motion b. full wrist and forearm rotation range of motion but block elbow motion c. full wrist and elbow and forearm rotation range of motion d. full elbow and forearm rotation range of motion but block wrist motion 90. Alignment of the tibial fracture during application of the cast or brace should be based upon: a. contour of the opposite leg b. advice of the treating physician c. a line drawn from the hip joint center to the mid portion of the ankle d. X-ray images