Practice Test DEX Questions With Complete
Solutions 100% Correct
What two structures are nearby and must be avoided when inserting the 3.5 swivelock into the
sustentaculum tali when doing an internal brace? The tibial nerve and posterior articular
facet of the calcaneus
What is the normal anatomic volar tilt of the distal radius? 11 degrees
How many plate options are offered in the ankle fusion plating system? 4
Anterior plate left & right, lateral tibiotalar, lateral tibiotalocalcaneal plate, posterior
tibiotalocalcaneal plate left & right
The transverse carpal ligament attaches to what 2 structures on the radial side of the carpus?
scaphoid and trapezium
The traditional extensile lateral incision for calcaneus is preferred over the sinus tarsi approach
because of lower rates of wound complications false, sinus tarsi approach decreases
wound complications
, Practice Test DEX Questions With Complete
Solutions 100% Correct
What joint between the calcaneus and the talus supports the most body weight? posterior
facet
What nerve is the greatest concern when repairing a midsubstance achilles tendon rupture?
Sural
Which joint in the hand is the most common to develop OA? 1st CMC
What size wedges do we offer in our cotton plates? 2, 4, 6, 8
T/F the partial threads of the 6.7 cannulated screws are 18mm and 24mm in length false,
18mm and 28mm
Which of the following distal radius fractures is known to result in unstable carpus?
Bartons
What structure is commonly injured as an acute or late complication of a distal radius plate that
is placed just distal to the watershed line? Rupture of the flexor pollicis longus tendon
Solutions 100% Correct
What two structures are nearby and must be avoided when inserting the 3.5 swivelock into the
sustentaculum tali when doing an internal brace? The tibial nerve and posterior articular
facet of the calcaneus
What is the normal anatomic volar tilt of the distal radius? 11 degrees
How many plate options are offered in the ankle fusion plating system? 4
Anterior plate left & right, lateral tibiotalar, lateral tibiotalocalcaneal plate, posterior
tibiotalocalcaneal plate left & right
The transverse carpal ligament attaches to what 2 structures on the radial side of the carpus?
scaphoid and trapezium
The traditional extensile lateral incision for calcaneus is preferred over the sinus tarsi approach
because of lower rates of wound complications false, sinus tarsi approach decreases
wound complications
, Practice Test DEX Questions With Complete
Solutions 100% Correct
What joint between the calcaneus and the talus supports the most body weight? posterior
facet
What nerve is the greatest concern when repairing a midsubstance achilles tendon rupture?
Sural
Which joint in the hand is the most common to develop OA? 1st CMC
What size wedges do we offer in our cotton plates? 2, 4, 6, 8
T/F the partial threads of the 6.7 cannulated screws are 18mm and 24mm in length false,
18mm and 28mm
Which of the following distal radius fractures is known to result in unstable carpus?
Bartons
What structure is commonly injured as an acute or late complication of a distal radius plate that
is placed just distal to the watershed line? Rupture of the flexor pollicis longus tendon
