GLUTE SPECIALIST FINAL ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
● When the surgeon is performing a DIP joint fusion and has inserted the double
ended kwire to the desired depth in the middle phalanx, how many millimeters should
be subtracted from the measured length of the kwire to account for countersinking the
screw head and compression at the fusion site? 1mm 2mm 4mm None, it is not
necessary to account for compression or countersinking the screw head. Answer: 4mm
● Why is a solid 1.5mm Hex Driver included with the compression FT Screw
instrumentation? To aid in screw removal To increase torque when inserting the solof
compression FT screws To help countersink screws To make the set look cool. Answer:
To aid in screw removal
● Which of the following is NOT a feature or a benefit of the 3.5mm mini compression
FT screw? Variable stepped thread pitch Improved torque transmission through a
hexaglobe recess Conical shaped outer diameter to gain final compression Headless
Cannulated. Answer: Conical shaped outer diameter to gain final compression
● What are the screw lengths available in the 7.0,, X-large compression FT screw
system- (AR-8750S)? 20-50mm by 2mm increments, 55-90mm by 5 mm increments
35-120mm by 2mm increments 35-120mm by 5mm increments 35-140mm by 5mm
increments. Answer: 35-120mm by 5mm increments
● True or False: one of the ways the compression FT screws achieve compression is
by having a large pitch on the leading end and smaller pitch on the trailing end. Answer:
true
● Which of the following is NOT a feature or benefit of the 2.5mm micro compression
FT screw? Variable stepped thread pitch Improved torque transmission through a
hexalobe recess Self-tapping flutes Headless Cannulated. Answer: Improved torque
transmission through a hexalobe recess
● There are two main types of headless compression screws available on the market.
One is a "herbert" style screw that has threads at the leading end, a smooth shaft, and
threads at the trailing end or head of the screw. The other type is similar to the Arthrex
compression FT screws that is fully threaded with variable thread pitch to gain
compression. True or False. The main advantage to using a fully threaded screw with
, variable pitch is to gain purchase along the entire length of the screw rather than
depending on the head of a partially threaded screw to gain and maintain purchase in
just the near cortex. Answer: True
● What are the lengths of the 2.5 micro compression FT screws? 8-14mm by 2mm
increments, then 16-34mm by 1mm increments 8-14mm by 2mm increments, then
16-30mm by 1mm increments 8-14mm by 1mm increments, then 16-50mm by 2mm
increments 8-14mm by 1mm increments, then 16-34mm by 2mm increments. Answer:
8-14mm by 1mm increments, then 16-50mm by 2mm increments
● Besides the actual size of the larger compression FT screws, what is the key design
difference between the 5.0 and 7.0 compression FT screws compared to the smaller
compression FT screws? Variable threaded pitch Cannulated Comes with a profile drill
Are tapered on the outer diameter Headless design. Answer: Are tapered on the outer
diameter
● True or False: a 3.5 mini compression FT screws schieves a statically significant
higher maximum push-out when compared to an acumed acutrak 2 mini screw and a
synthes 3.0mm Hebert screw. This may lead to a better long term stability and less
likely screw backout/. Answer: false
● When using a 3.5 mm DX SwiveLock® SL anchor in the metacarpal head for
reconstruction of the thumb UCL using SutureTape and a palmaris longus autograft
what size drill should be used? 3.2 mm 3.0 mm 3.5 mm 3.7 mm. Answer: 3.5 mm
● Before placing the second SwiveLock® anchor for a thumb UCL IB repair, the thumb
should be placed in: Neutral 60 degrees of extension 30 degrees of flexion 60 degrees
of flexion. Answer: 30 degrees of flexion
● What size graft should be used for a thumb UCL reconstruction when using the 3.5
DX SwiveLock® SL anchor? 4 mm 2 mm 5 mm 3.5 mm. Answer: 2 mm
● True or False: When small bone is encountered on the proximal phalanx when
performing a thumb UCL repair, a Mini PushLock® anchor may be substituted for a 3.5
SwiveLock® anchor.. Answer: True
● The anchor position in the base of the proximal phalanx for a thumb UCL
repair/reconstruction should be placed? Slightly more volar than midline Slightly more
dorsal than midline Central On the articular surface. Answer: Slightly more volar than
midline
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
● When the surgeon is performing a DIP joint fusion and has inserted the double
ended kwire to the desired depth in the middle phalanx, how many millimeters should
be subtracted from the measured length of the kwire to account for countersinking the
screw head and compression at the fusion site? 1mm 2mm 4mm None, it is not
necessary to account for compression or countersinking the screw head. Answer: 4mm
● Why is a solid 1.5mm Hex Driver included with the compression FT Screw
instrumentation? To aid in screw removal To increase torque when inserting the solof
compression FT screws To help countersink screws To make the set look cool. Answer:
To aid in screw removal
● Which of the following is NOT a feature or a benefit of the 3.5mm mini compression
FT screw? Variable stepped thread pitch Improved torque transmission through a
hexaglobe recess Conical shaped outer diameter to gain final compression Headless
Cannulated. Answer: Conical shaped outer diameter to gain final compression
● What are the screw lengths available in the 7.0,, X-large compression FT screw
system- (AR-8750S)? 20-50mm by 2mm increments, 55-90mm by 5 mm increments
35-120mm by 2mm increments 35-120mm by 5mm increments 35-140mm by 5mm
increments. Answer: 35-120mm by 5mm increments
● True or False: one of the ways the compression FT screws achieve compression is
by having a large pitch on the leading end and smaller pitch on the trailing end. Answer:
true
● Which of the following is NOT a feature or benefit of the 2.5mm micro compression
FT screw? Variable stepped thread pitch Improved torque transmission through a
hexalobe recess Self-tapping flutes Headless Cannulated. Answer: Improved torque
transmission through a hexalobe recess
● There are two main types of headless compression screws available on the market.
One is a "herbert" style screw that has threads at the leading end, a smooth shaft, and
threads at the trailing end or head of the screw. The other type is similar to the Arthrex
compression FT screws that is fully threaded with variable thread pitch to gain
compression. True or False. The main advantage to using a fully threaded screw with
, variable pitch is to gain purchase along the entire length of the screw rather than
depending on the head of a partially threaded screw to gain and maintain purchase in
just the near cortex. Answer: True
● What are the lengths of the 2.5 micro compression FT screws? 8-14mm by 2mm
increments, then 16-34mm by 1mm increments 8-14mm by 2mm increments, then
16-30mm by 1mm increments 8-14mm by 1mm increments, then 16-50mm by 2mm
increments 8-14mm by 1mm increments, then 16-34mm by 2mm increments. Answer:
8-14mm by 1mm increments, then 16-50mm by 2mm increments
● Besides the actual size of the larger compression FT screws, what is the key design
difference between the 5.0 and 7.0 compression FT screws compared to the smaller
compression FT screws? Variable threaded pitch Cannulated Comes with a profile drill
Are tapered on the outer diameter Headless design. Answer: Are tapered on the outer
diameter
● True or False: a 3.5 mini compression FT screws schieves a statically significant
higher maximum push-out when compared to an acumed acutrak 2 mini screw and a
synthes 3.0mm Hebert screw. This may lead to a better long term stability and less
likely screw backout/. Answer: false
● When using a 3.5 mm DX SwiveLock® SL anchor in the metacarpal head for
reconstruction of the thumb UCL using SutureTape and a palmaris longus autograft
what size drill should be used? 3.2 mm 3.0 mm 3.5 mm 3.7 mm. Answer: 3.5 mm
● Before placing the second SwiveLock® anchor for a thumb UCL IB repair, the thumb
should be placed in: Neutral 60 degrees of extension 30 degrees of flexion 60 degrees
of flexion. Answer: 30 degrees of flexion
● What size graft should be used for a thumb UCL reconstruction when using the 3.5
DX SwiveLock® SL anchor? 4 mm 2 mm 5 mm 3.5 mm. Answer: 2 mm
● True or False: When small bone is encountered on the proximal phalanx when
performing a thumb UCL repair, a Mini PushLock® anchor may be substituted for a 3.5
SwiveLock® anchor.. Answer: True
● The anchor position in the base of the proximal phalanx for a thumb UCL
repair/reconstruction should be placed? Slightly more volar than midline Slightly more
dorsal than midline Central On the articular surface. Answer: Slightly more volar than
midline
