Arthrex DEX Final Test Questions Review 2025 with Correct Answers

Arthrex DEX Final Test Questions Review 2025 with Correct Answers What is the size of the cone of variability with the variable angle drill guide available for use with the distal radius volar plates? - 20 degrees How does variable angle locking work in the head of the Distal Radius plate? - Locking tower screws into plate for easy, accurate drilling. PEEK aiming guide used as well to get appropriate angle T or F: The Distal radius plate is to be placed just distal to the watershed line to minimize tenon irritation. - False T or F: The Wrist plating system was designed for fixation of intra-articular and extra- articular fractures, osteotomies, as well as nonunions and malunions of the distal radius. - True What are the appropriate size screws available for the Distal Radius Fracture plate set? - 2.4 mm VAL/Cortical and 3.5 mm Cortical/Locking What bone articulates with the distal radius at the radial styloid? - Scaphoid What structure is commonly injured as an acute eor late complication of a volar distal radius plate that is placed just distal to the watershed line? - Rupture of the Flexor Pollicis Longus Tendon 2COPYRIGHT © 2025 BY SOPHIA BENNETT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Which of the following are options provided for the size of the Distal Radius Plate? - Narrow, Standard, Wide What is the most common type of distal radius fracture? - Colles Fracture (FOOSH) What is the normal anatomic volar tilt of the distal radius? - 11 Degrees What is the typical/desired graft diameter when reconstructing an MPFL? - 4 mm T or F: Be sure that the final graft sits intra-articular for proper anatomic reconstruction on an MPFL. - False When tensioning the final graft, the knee should be placed at what degree of flexion? - 30 degrees Which statement regarding the MPFL is true? - It prevents medial subluxation of the patella The MPFL is the main passive stabilizer of the patella against this directional force? - Lateral The minimum length of an MPFL graft as stated in the technique guide is: - 18 cm Where is the femoral attachment of the MPFL in relation to the medial epicondyle? - 4 mm posterior and 8 mm proximal T or F: When performing an MPFL reconstruction, the ACL Tightrope and an interference screw are both acceptable options for femur graft fixation. - False All of the following are reference points for the femoral isometric point during MPFL reconstruction except: - Trochlear groove of the femur The two guide pins in the patella should be separated by what distance? - 18-20 mm 3COPYRIGHT © 2025 BY SOPHIA BENNETT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED The bipolar ablation breaks down tissue by the following process? - Chemical reaction -- gently breaks down tissue at the molecular level The MatrACELL process used by LifeNet Health for ArthroFLEX patches removes how much donor DNA? - >97% This type of shoulder dislocation is the most c