What is the meaning of 'russianing'?

What is the meaning of 'russianing'?

• A. Applying a bend to the wire to cause compression
• B. Twisting the wire to distract
• C. Bending a wire to release tension
• D. Replacing the fixator pin

Answer: (A)

Russianing means bending a wire so that, when it’s tensioned in the fixation construct, it creates compression across the fracture or osteotomy. The bend acts like a tiny spring: as the wire is tightened, the bent portion straightens slightly and pulls the bone fragments toward each other, increasing stability and promoting healing. This is different from distracting the fragments (twisting to separate them), releasing tension (which would reduce compression), or replacing a fixator pin (unrelated to the compression goal).

Russianing means bending a wire so that, when it’s tensioned in the fixation construct, it creates compression across the fracture or osteotomy. The bend acts like a tiny spring: as the wire is tightened, the bent portion straightens slightly and pulls the bone fragments toward each other, increasing stability and promoting healing. This is different from distracting the fragments (twisting to separate them), releasing tension (which would reduce compression), or replacing a fixator pin (unrelated to the compression goal).