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ARTHREX DEX FINAL EXAM REVIEW 2026 | FINAL PREP REVIEW |
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS | RATED A+ | NEW!!
1. What is the most common type of Distal Radius Fracture?: Colle's Fracture
2. The Mini Tightrope fT features either: a 4.5 mm Bio version or a 3.5 Titanium version.
3. What 3 bones make up the ankle joint?: Tibia Fibula Talus
4. The normal Intermetatarsal Angle (IMA) is:: <9
5. The Lapidus Procedure is an arthrodesis (fusion) of what joint?: The
first tarsal-metatarsal joint
6. A patient experiencing pain with shoe wear and swelling for several
months located at the posterior aspect of their heel is more likely to have
what type of Achilles tendon disorder?: Insertional Achilles Tendinitis
7. What types of anchors are included with the Achilles Midsubstance
Speed- bridge Kit?: 4.75 Swivelock Anchors
8. Which of the following is NOT one of the three ligaments that supports the
ankle syndesmosis joint lofibular Ligament (ATFL)Posterior Inferior
Tibiofibu- lar Ligament (PiTFL)Anterior Inferior Tibiofibular Ligament (
AITFL)Tibiofibular Interossious Ligament?: Anterior Talofibular Ligament (ATFL)
9. What is the most popular plate used out of the Distal Radius Fracture
Sys- tem?: Volar Plate
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10. The Plaple is best used for: Akin Osteotomy's
11. The normal Hallux Valgus Angle (HVA) is: < 15
12. When tying the sutures over the proximal phalanx in the CPR
technique, what position should you hold the toe in for correct
anatomical placement?-
: 20-30 degrees plantarflexion
13. A Brostrum repair augmented with and InternalBrace is: stronger than the native
ATFL ligament
14. When using the Retro Fusion screw for PIP joint arthrodesis, final
compres- sion of the joint is accomplished by turning the screwdriver:
clockwise.
15. How many ligaments does the thumb CMC joint have?: 6
16. What size tenodesis screw is included in the LRTI kit for thumb CMC
arthri- tis?: 4 x 10 mm
17. Which of the following can cause a lesser toe deformity: Long toes Inap-
propriate shoe wear Repeated hyperextension of the MTP joint ALL OF THE
ABOVE: ALL OF tHE ABOVE
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ARTHREX DEX FINAL EXAM REVIEW 2026 | FINAL PREP REVIEW |
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS | RATED A+ | NEW!!
1. What is the most common type of Distal Radius Fracture?: Colle's Fracture
2. The Mini Tightrope fT features either: a 4.5 mm Bio version or a 3.5 Titanium version.
3. What 3 bones make up the ankle joint?: Tibia Fibula Talus
4. The normal Intermetatarsal Angle (IMA) is:: <9
5. The Lapidus Procedure is an arthrodesis (fusion) of what joint?: The
first tarsal-metatarsal joint
6. A patient experiencing pain with shoe wear and swelling for several
months located at the posterior aspect of their heel is more likely to have
what type of Achilles tendon disorder?: Insertional Achilles Tendinitis
7. What types of anchors are included with the Achilles Midsubstance
Speed- bridge Kit?: 4.75 Swivelock Anchors
8. Which of the following is NOT one of the three ligaments that supports the
ankle syndesmosis joint lofibular Ligament (ATFL)Posterior Inferior
Tibiofibu- lar Ligament (PiTFL)Anterior Inferior Tibiofibular Ligament (
AITFL)Tibiofibular Interossious Ligament?: Anterior Talofibular Ligament (ATFL)
9. What is the most popular plate used out of the Distal Radius Fracture
Sys- tem?: Volar Plate
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10. The Plaple is best used for: Akin Osteotomy's
11. The normal Hallux Valgus Angle (HVA) is: < 15
12. When tying the sutures over the proximal phalanx in the CPR
technique, what position should you hold the toe in for correct
anatomical placement?-
: 20-30 degrees plantarflexion
13. A Brostrum repair augmented with and InternalBrace is: stronger than the native
ATFL ligament
14. When using the Retro Fusion screw for PIP joint arthrodesis, final
compres- sion of the joint is accomplished by turning the screwdriver:
clockwise.
15. How many ligaments does the thumb CMC joint have?: 6
16. What size tenodesis screw is included in the LRTI kit for thumb CMC
arthri- tis?: 4 x 10 mm
17. Which of the following can cause a lesser toe deformity: Long toes Inap-
propriate shoe wear Repeated hyperextension of the MTP joint ALL OF THE
ABOVE: ALL OF tHE ABOVE
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