ARTHREX DEX 5 DAY EXAMINATION TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ final turn of retrofusion implant is ? Answer: clockwise
◉ two sizes of the retrofusion implant are? Answer: 20 and 24
◉ tying sutures in proximal phalanx in CPR technique, what position to
hold toe in? Answer: 20 - 30 degrees of plantar flexion
◉ Hammertoe, Mallet Toe, Claw Toe. Answer: hammer =
hyperextension of MTP, flexion of PIP, and extension of DIP
claw = hyperextension of MTP, flexion of PIP, and flexion of DIP
mallet = flexion of DIP
◉ can cause lesser toe deformities? Answer: - long toes
- inappropriate shoe wear
- repeated hyper extension of MTP
all of the above
,◉ ACD-A can't be added to ACP syringe after you realize you need
more. Answer: true
◉ Normal IMA. Answer: < 9 degrees
◉ what are the sizes of the mini tightrope. Answer: 4.5 Bio and 3.5 Ti
◉ the normal HVA is. Answer: < 15 degrees
◉ advertised sizes of FT compression screws. Answer: 2.5, 3.5, 4.0, 5.0,
7.0
◉ double compression plates are available in what size. Answer: 20, 25,
30
◉ the surgeon should aim for which finger when inserting the centerline
ends carpal tunnel release. Answer: ring
◉ the advantage of the mini open approach verses ECTR is a better view
of transverse ligaments and quicker return. Answer: false
◉ which of the following can mimic carpal tunnel syndrome. Answer:
cervical radicupathy
, median nerve entrapment
thumb CMC arthritis
non specific tenosynovitis
◉ which area of the hand does the median nerve give sensory to?
Answer: the palmar aspect of the thumb, index, long and radial half of
the ring finger
◉ the physical exam test that shows a positive result when the patient
feels a zap? Answer: tinels
◉ which of the following is not used to describe the malposition of FX.
Answer: com munition
◉ which property of the fibulock nail system allows for an earlier
weight bearing. Answer: load sharing device
◉ FX seen is a Weber B, does the surgeon need to be concerned with the
syndesomosis. Answer: yes, true
◉ if the surgeons start point is to lateral with the Fibulock, which
deformity will occur. Answer: varus
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ final turn of retrofusion implant is ? Answer: clockwise
◉ two sizes of the retrofusion implant are? Answer: 20 and 24
◉ tying sutures in proximal phalanx in CPR technique, what position to
hold toe in? Answer: 20 - 30 degrees of plantar flexion
◉ Hammertoe, Mallet Toe, Claw Toe. Answer: hammer =
hyperextension of MTP, flexion of PIP, and extension of DIP
claw = hyperextension of MTP, flexion of PIP, and flexion of DIP
mallet = flexion of DIP
◉ can cause lesser toe deformities? Answer: - long toes
- inappropriate shoe wear
- repeated hyper extension of MTP
all of the above
,◉ ACD-A can't be added to ACP syringe after you realize you need
more. Answer: true
◉ Normal IMA. Answer: < 9 degrees
◉ what are the sizes of the mini tightrope. Answer: 4.5 Bio and 3.5 Ti
◉ the normal HVA is. Answer: < 15 degrees
◉ advertised sizes of FT compression screws. Answer: 2.5, 3.5, 4.0, 5.0,
7.0
◉ double compression plates are available in what size. Answer: 20, 25,
30
◉ the surgeon should aim for which finger when inserting the centerline
ends carpal tunnel release. Answer: ring
◉ the advantage of the mini open approach verses ECTR is a better view
of transverse ligaments and quicker return. Answer: false
◉ which of the following can mimic carpal tunnel syndrome. Answer:
cervical radicupathy
, median nerve entrapment
thumb CMC arthritis
non specific tenosynovitis
◉ which area of the hand does the median nerve give sensory to?
Answer: the palmar aspect of the thumb, index, long and radial half of
the ring finger
◉ the physical exam test that shows a positive result when the patient
feels a zap? Answer: tinels
◉ which of the following is not used to describe the malposition of FX.
Answer: com munition
◉ which property of the fibulock nail system allows for an earlier
weight bearing. Answer: load sharing device
◉ FX seen is a Weber B, does the surgeon need to be concerned with the
syndesomosis. Answer: yes, true
◉ if the surgeons start point is to lateral with the Fibulock, which
deformity will occur. Answer: varus
