What term means stabilization of a bone in a fixed position with pins, plates, or a cast?

What term means stabilization of a bone in a fixed position with pins, plates, or a cast?

• A. Immobilization
• B. Arthroplasty
• C. Osteogenesis
• D. Osteoporosis

Answer: (A)

Immobilization is about keeping a bone fixed so it can heal. After a fracture, preventing movement at the break—often with a cast, splint, or surgically placed hardware like pins or plates—lets the bone align and form new bone tissue without being disrupted. This stabilization is essential for proper healing and to restore function. Arthroplasty is joint replacement, replacing a damaged joint with an artificial one. Osteogenesis means bone formation. Osteoporosis refers to a loss of bone mass and density, making bones more fragile.

Immobilization is about keeping a bone fixed so it can heal. After a fracture, preventing movement at the break—often with a cast, splint, or surgically placed hardware like pins or plates—lets the bone align and form new bone tissue without being disrupted. This stabilization is essential for proper healing and to restore function.

Arthroplasty is joint replacement, replacing a damaged joint with an artificial one. Osteogenesis means bone formation. Osteoporosis refers to a loss of bone mass and density, making bones more fragile.