ABFAS Examination Comprehensive
Questions (Frequently Tested) with
Verified Answers Graded A+
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? - Answer: Peabody
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:
Questions (Frequently Tested) with
Verified Answers Graded A+
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? - Answer: Peabody
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:
