Practicals · Orthopaedics · Fracture fixation (bone skills lab)
Tension band wiring
- Type
- Drill / simulation
- Curriculum level
- Bone Skills Lab - Basic (NMC)
Videos and resources
- VideoPatella Fracture Repair1:09
- VideoAO foundation patella fracture TBW tension band3:24
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Operative note template
How to write the operative note in the case sheet: blank template, worked example and printable PDF (free).
Where the curriculum asks for it
“Perform on bone models, interfragmentary compression screws, external fixation, Tension band wiring and Broad plating.” ( NMC curriculum, page 10)
“Introduction and tension band wiring” ( NMC curriculum, page 13)