GLUTE SPECIALIST FINAL PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
● True or False: Plasma makes up 55% of whole blood. Answer: True
● What two muscles make up your calf muscles and come together to form the
Achilles tendon? Flexor hallucis longus and plantaris Flexor digitorum longus and
brevis Gastrocnemius and soleus Gastrocnemius and flexor hallucis longus. Answer:
Gastrocnemius and soleus
● When performing the Achilles Mid-Substance speedbride, how many times should
the needles be passed through the PARS Jig? 4 5 6 7. Answer: 5
● A patient experiencing pain with shoe wear and swelling for several months located
at the posterior aspect of their heel is more likely to have what kind of Achilles
disorder? Insertional Achilles Tendonitis Plantar Fasciitis Midsubstance Achilles
rupture Gastroc Strain. Answer: Insertional Achilles Tendonitis
● What type of tissue can the GraftNet Autologous Tissue collector collect? Bone
Cartilage Soft Tissue Hair Follicle A, B, and C All of the above. Answer: bone, cartilage,
and soft tissue
● The MatrACELL decellularized dermis process used by LifeNet Health for ArthroFlex
dermal allografts removes how much donor DNA? >85% >93% >97% 100%. Answer:
>97%
● What type of carrier is within AlloSync DBM putty, gel, and paste which allows it to
become more viscous and harden, at body temperature? Calcium sulfate Glycerol
Reverse Phase Medium Sodium Haluronate. Answer: Reverse Phase Medium
● In Standard (STD) oscillation mode, how often will the hand piece change direction at
an RPM of 1,000 or more? Every 0.2 seconds Every 0.3 seconds Every 0.5 seconds.
Answer: Every .3 seconds
● The bipolar ablation breaks down tissue by the following process? Pyrolysis-
decomposition brought about by high temperatures Ultrasound- high density waves to
destroy tissue Chemical Reaction- gently breaks down tissue at the molecular level
Radioactive iodine- radioactive iodine is injected to destroy tissue. Answer: chemical
,reaction - gently breaks down tissue at the molecular level
● True or False: The Synergy Resection console can control two headpieces
independently as well as simultaneously.. Answer: True
● True or False: An advantage of the knotless ankle tightrope implant is earlier weight
bearing compared to screw fixation.. Answer: True
● What 3 bones make up the ankle Joint? Tibia, Fibula, Talus Calcaneus, Talus, and
Cuboid Tibia Talus and Calcaneus Fibula, Tibia, and Calcaneus. Answer: Tibia, Fibula,
Talus
● Which of the following are complications of screw fixation for a syndesmosis injury?
Loosening Breakage Need of Second operation All of the above. Answer: All of the above
● What two nerves are most at risk when surgeons perform a lateral ankle ligament
operation? Anterior talofibular nerve, Calcaneofibular nerve Anterior tibial nerve,
posterior tibial nerve Saphenous nerve and sural nerve Sural nerve and superficial
peroneal nerve. Answer: Sural and Superficial Peroneal Nerve
● What is the most common ligament disruption involved with a lateral ankle sprain?
ATFL CFL PITFL PTFL. Answer: ATFL
● What is the most common motion responsible for a lateral ankle sprain? Inversion,
dorsal flexion Inversion, Plantar flexion Eversion, dorsal flexion Eversion plantar
flexion. Answer: Inversion, plantar flexion
● Which word describes red blood cells? Leukocytes Erythrocytes Thrombocytes
Electrolytes. Answer: Erythrocytes
● True or False: Platelets (Thrombocytes) are a component of whole blood that do not
contain a nucleus. Therfore, platelets are not truly cells.. Answer: True
● True or False: the Synergy UH4D console is a 4-1 system which contains a light
source, 4k camera, image management. Answer: False; it is 3-1 system
● True or False: Synergy UH4D 4K imaging console has 4 times the resolution as
standard HD.. Answer: True
● Which plane divides the body into right and left halves? Coronal plane Transverse
plane Sagittal plane None of the above. Answer: Sagittal plane
, ● True or False: Proximal refers to being closer to the main mass of the body. Answer:
True
● What ankle injury is summarized by the expression, "bimalleolar equivalent
fracture"? Fibula fracture, posterior malleolus fracture, medial malleolus intact Fibula
intact, medial malleolus fracture, posterior malleolus fracture Fibula fracture, medial
malleolus intact, deltoid rupture Proximal fibula fracture, syndesmosis ruptured,
medial malleolus fracture. Answer: Fibula Fracture, medial malleoulus intact, deltoid rupture
● True or False: the 2.7mm locking kickstand screw in the Medial Distal Tibial plate
supports the lateral plafond. Answer: True
● Which of the following is NOT a name of a fracture fragment in the tibial pilon
fracture? Tilleaux-Chaput Volkman Lateral Malleolus None of the Above. Answer: Lateral
malleolus
● Which plate included in the Pilon Fracture Distal tibia Plating System comes in a
straight and anatomic option? Anterolateral Distal Tibia Plate Medial distal Tibial plate
Posterior distal Tibial plate Posterolateral Distal Tibial Plate Anterior Distal Tibial plate.
Answer: Posterolateral distal tibial plate
● Which property of the FibuLock® Fibular Nail System allows for the possibility of
earlier return to weight bearing? It's a load bearing device It's a load sharing device
Increased incision size It's made of stainless steel. Answer: load sharing device
● Which of the following statement regarding the FibuLock® Fibular Nail System is
accurate: The 3 mm FibuLock® nail talons expand to 5 mm The 3.8 mm FibuLock® nail
talons expand to 6 mm The 3.7 mm Syndesmotic Drill guide (black) is used for the
TightRope® Implant The 2.5 mm Syndesmotic Drill guide (gold) is used for the 3.5 mm
Syndesmotic Screw All of the above. Answer: all of the above
● The skin incision for the FibuLock® nail should be made: 2 cm distal to the palpated
tip of the fibula 1 cm posterior to the calcaneocuboid joint 1 cm distal to the fibula in
line with the long-axis of the fibula 1 cm distal and 1 cm anterior to the fibula. Answer: 1
cm distal to the fibula in line with the long-axis of the fibula
● True or False: When placing the FibuLock® nail on the outrigger, the nail should
angle away from the outrigger.. Answer: False; should aim towards the outrigger
● True or False: When reaming the distal fibula for the FibuLock® nail, if there is
adequate room, burying the flutes of the 6.2 mm tapered reamer can be advantageous..
Answer: True
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
● True or False: Plasma makes up 55% of whole blood. Answer: True
● What two muscles make up your calf muscles and come together to form the
Achilles tendon? Flexor hallucis longus and plantaris Flexor digitorum longus and
brevis Gastrocnemius and soleus Gastrocnemius and flexor hallucis longus. Answer:
Gastrocnemius and soleus
● When performing the Achilles Mid-Substance speedbride, how many times should
the needles be passed through the PARS Jig? 4 5 6 7. Answer: 5
● A patient experiencing pain with shoe wear and swelling for several months located
at the posterior aspect of their heel is more likely to have what kind of Achilles
disorder? Insertional Achilles Tendonitis Plantar Fasciitis Midsubstance Achilles
rupture Gastroc Strain. Answer: Insertional Achilles Tendonitis
● What type of tissue can the GraftNet Autologous Tissue collector collect? Bone
Cartilage Soft Tissue Hair Follicle A, B, and C All of the above. Answer: bone, cartilage,
and soft tissue
● The MatrACELL decellularized dermis process used by LifeNet Health for ArthroFlex
dermal allografts removes how much donor DNA? >85% >93% >97% 100%. Answer:
>97%
● What type of carrier is within AlloSync DBM putty, gel, and paste which allows it to
become more viscous and harden, at body temperature? Calcium sulfate Glycerol
Reverse Phase Medium Sodium Haluronate. Answer: Reverse Phase Medium
● In Standard (STD) oscillation mode, how often will the hand piece change direction at
an RPM of 1,000 or more? Every 0.2 seconds Every 0.3 seconds Every 0.5 seconds.
Answer: Every .3 seconds
● The bipolar ablation breaks down tissue by the following process? Pyrolysis-
decomposition brought about by high temperatures Ultrasound- high density waves to
destroy tissue Chemical Reaction- gently breaks down tissue at the molecular level
Radioactive iodine- radioactive iodine is injected to destroy tissue. Answer: chemical
,reaction - gently breaks down tissue at the molecular level
● True or False: The Synergy Resection console can control two headpieces
independently as well as simultaneously.. Answer: True
● True or False: An advantage of the knotless ankle tightrope implant is earlier weight
bearing compared to screw fixation.. Answer: True
● What 3 bones make up the ankle Joint? Tibia, Fibula, Talus Calcaneus, Talus, and
Cuboid Tibia Talus and Calcaneus Fibula, Tibia, and Calcaneus. Answer: Tibia, Fibula,
Talus
● Which of the following are complications of screw fixation for a syndesmosis injury?
Loosening Breakage Need of Second operation All of the above. Answer: All of the above
● What two nerves are most at risk when surgeons perform a lateral ankle ligament
operation? Anterior talofibular nerve, Calcaneofibular nerve Anterior tibial nerve,
posterior tibial nerve Saphenous nerve and sural nerve Sural nerve and superficial
peroneal nerve. Answer: Sural and Superficial Peroneal Nerve
● What is the most common ligament disruption involved with a lateral ankle sprain?
ATFL CFL PITFL PTFL. Answer: ATFL
● What is the most common motion responsible for a lateral ankle sprain? Inversion,
dorsal flexion Inversion, Plantar flexion Eversion, dorsal flexion Eversion plantar
flexion. Answer: Inversion, plantar flexion
● Which word describes red blood cells? Leukocytes Erythrocytes Thrombocytes
Electrolytes. Answer: Erythrocytes
● True or False: Platelets (Thrombocytes) are a component of whole blood that do not
contain a nucleus. Therfore, platelets are not truly cells.. Answer: True
● True or False: the Synergy UH4D console is a 4-1 system which contains a light
source, 4k camera, image management. Answer: False; it is 3-1 system
● True or False: Synergy UH4D 4K imaging console has 4 times the resolution as
standard HD.. Answer: True
● Which plane divides the body into right and left halves? Coronal plane Transverse
plane Sagittal plane None of the above. Answer: Sagittal plane
, ● True or False: Proximal refers to being closer to the main mass of the body. Answer:
True
● What ankle injury is summarized by the expression, "bimalleolar equivalent
fracture"? Fibula fracture, posterior malleolus fracture, medial malleolus intact Fibula
intact, medial malleolus fracture, posterior malleolus fracture Fibula fracture, medial
malleolus intact, deltoid rupture Proximal fibula fracture, syndesmosis ruptured,
medial malleolus fracture. Answer: Fibula Fracture, medial malleoulus intact, deltoid rupture
● True or False: the 2.7mm locking kickstand screw in the Medial Distal Tibial plate
supports the lateral plafond. Answer: True
● Which of the following is NOT a name of a fracture fragment in the tibial pilon
fracture? Tilleaux-Chaput Volkman Lateral Malleolus None of the Above. Answer: Lateral
malleolus
● Which plate included in the Pilon Fracture Distal tibia Plating System comes in a
straight and anatomic option? Anterolateral Distal Tibia Plate Medial distal Tibial plate
Posterior distal Tibial plate Posterolateral Distal Tibial Plate Anterior Distal Tibial plate.
Answer: Posterolateral distal tibial plate
● Which property of the FibuLock® Fibular Nail System allows for the possibility of
earlier return to weight bearing? It's a load bearing device It's a load sharing device
Increased incision size It's made of stainless steel. Answer: load sharing device
● Which of the following statement regarding the FibuLock® Fibular Nail System is
accurate: The 3 mm FibuLock® nail talons expand to 5 mm The 3.8 mm FibuLock® nail
talons expand to 6 mm The 3.7 mm Syndesmotic Drill guide (black) is used for the
TightRope® Implant The 2.5 mm Syndesmotic Drill guide (gold) is used for the 3.5 mm
Syndesmotic Screw All of the above. Answer: all of the above
● The skin incision for the FibuLock® nail should be made: 2 cm distal to the palpated
tip of the fibula 1 cm posterior to the calcaneocuboid joint 1 cm distal to the fibula in
line with the long-axis of the fibula 1 cm distal and 1 cm anterior to the fibula. Answer: 1
cm distal to the fibula in line with the long-axis of the fibula
● True or False: When placing the FibuLock® nail on the outrigger, the nail should
angle away from the outrigger.. Answer: False; should aim towards the outrigger
● True or False: When reaming the distal fibula for the FibuLock® nail, if there is
adequate room, burying the flutes of the 6.2 mm tapered reamer can be advantageous..
Answer: True
