QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
The metatarsophalangeal (MTP) fusion plate is pre-contoured to provide this final anatomical
position? - CORRECT ANSWER 8 degrees of dorsiflexion and 5 degrees of valgus
True or False: the most commonly used surgical procedure to treat hallux rigidus is
cheilectomy - CORRECT ANSWER True
The normal intermetatarsal angle (IMA) is - CORRECT ANSWER <9 degrees
Double compression plates are available in what sizes? - CORRECT ANSWER 20, 25,
and 30mm
What are the advertised sizes of the compression FT screw line? - CORRECT
ANSWER micro 2.5, mini 3.5, standard 4.0, large 5.0, x-large 7.0
True or False: the mini tightrope FT implant features either a 4.5mm bio version or 3.5mm
titanium version - CORRECT ANSWER True
The surgeon should aim for the base of which finger when inserting the centerline
endoscope? - CORRECT ANSWER Ring
What area of the hand does the median nerve give sensory innervation? - CORRECT
ANSWER The palmar aspect of the thumb, index, long, and radial half of the finger
Which of the following conditions can mimic the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome? -
CORRECT ANSWER Cervical radiculopathy, median nerve entrapment at the elbow,
thumb CMC arthritis
Nonspecific tenosynovitis - CORRECT ANSWER