Which is an example of an instrument used for exposure in orthopedic surgery?

a. Kelly clamp
b. Periosteal elevator
c. Osteotome
d. Rasp


ANS: B
Periosteal elevators are semi-sharp instruments used to strip periosteum from bone without destroying its ability to regenerate new bone. They are used for blunt dissection.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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