ABFAS 2024 Exam Questions with Correct Answers

ABFAS 2024 Exam Questions with Correct Answers Most common complication of Weil osteotomy - Answer-Floating toe Consequence of releasing deep deltoid ligament in clubfoot - Answer-pes planus Osteosarcoma most commonly will metastasize into? - Answer-Lungs Sesamoid position in plantarflexed first ray - Answer-Anterior (distal) to metatarsal head Congenital vertical talus work up x-ray view - Answer-Lateral forced plantarflexion Following injection of radioactive leukocytes, an indium -111 bone scan is performed after what length of time? - Answer-24 hours During diagnostic ultrasound what is the normal thickness of the plantar fascia? - Answer-4mm What is the mechanism of injury for an anterior process fracture of the calcaneus? - Answer-Inversion with the foot in plantarflexion In progression of hallux valgus which tendon becomes the major deforming force? - Answer-Adductor hallucis Sliding of the calcaneus anteriorly on the talus when performing a triple arthrodesis results in - Answer-Dorsiflexion of the forefoot on the rearfoot, decreasing arch height Hawkins sign can become evident as quickly as how many weeks after a patient sustains a talar injury? - Answer-6-8 weeks Young's tenosuspension - Answer-Flexible pes planus with non arthritic NC fault Contraindicated in RIGID deformity Hibbs tenosuspension - Answer-EDL slips are detached from insertion, combined and reattached to the 3rd cuneiform or the base of 3rd met EDB tendons are transected and reattached to stumps of distal EDL stumps; 4th and 5th EDL are both attached to 4th EHB slips releases buckling force at the MPJ's and elevates FF; indications= equinus w/ or w/o clawtoes in flexible deformities: anterior cavus and clawtoe deformities created by extensor overpowering. Reverdin osteotomy modification performed in the 1st metatarsal neck? - AnswerPeabody The Selakovich procedure is an opening bone graft wedge of which structure? - Answer-Sustentaculum tali for children with flexible pes valgus Most appropriate for management of intraoperative vasovagal hypotension, bradycardia, nausea? - Answer-Atropine Dabigatran (Pradaxa) - Answer-Anticoagulant, Direct Thrombin Inhibitor Most common soft tissue sarcoma in children - Answer-Rhabdomyosarcoma What is the minimal level of hemoglobin prior to elective foot surgery (regardless of gender)? - Answer-10mg/dl What is the estimated half-life of Plavix? - Answer-6 hours How to treat iron deficiency anemia? - Answer-vitamin C When indicated; at what point should IV ancef be administered on day of surgery? - Answer-within 30 minutes of incision Wallerian degeneration - Answer-degeneration of the distal portion of the axon and myelin sheath (axonotmesis) Tzank test - Answer-herpes skin test Epiphysiodesis has been used to correct juvenile HAV deformity; where on the metatarsal is this procedure performed? - Answer-Lateral aspect of the epiphyses at the base of the metatarsal Tracking - Answer-A hallux that drifts immediately back to abnormal position during motion is also known as: Which of the following bacterial organisms is most commonly associated with osteomyelitis in a toddler? - Answer-Hemophilus influenzae Which of the following MOST reduces the risk of fractures in elderly women? - AnswerBisphosphonates Osteomyelitis demonstrates radiographic changes after - Answer-40-70% of bone resorption