GLUTE SPECIALIST FINAL CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
● which of the following products can be used for passing suture though the plantar
plate in CPR technique ?. Answer: - mini scorpion - arthrex viper - pigtail suture Lasso all of
the above
● 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
● X Ray image (Weber B) is Fibulock indicated for this FX. Answer: yes (true)
● the most common procedure to treat hallux rigidus is?. Answer: chilectomy
● the MTP fusion plate is pre - contoured to provide the foot in?. Answer: 8 degrees of
dorsiflexion and 5 degrees of values
● The variable pitch of the FT compression screws gain compression by having a large
pitch on the leading end and a smaller pitch on trailing end. Answer: Module 4
● Module 4. Answer: In a spring ligament internal brace, what size SL anchor is best for the
sustentaculum tali
● 3.5. Answer: ankle arthritis relates to what stage of flat foot deformity
● 4. Answer: cotton osteotomy is which bone in the foot
● medial cuneiform. Answer: at which stage of FF is an ankle fusion indicated
● stage 4. Answer: all of the following are components of FF except
● Answer - lateral translation of navicular on tauls ARE: loss of long. arch values lift of
calc. election of talar head shortening of lateral column. Answer: what is the correct order
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
● which of the following products can be used for passing suture though the plantar
plate in CPR technique ?. Answer: - mini scorpion - arthrex viper - pigtail suture Lasso all of
the above
● 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
● X Ray image (Weber B) is Fibulock indicated for this FX. Answer: yes (true)
● the most common procedure to treat hallux rigidus is?. Answer: chilectomy
● the MTP fusion plate is pre - contoured to provide the foot in?. Answer: 8 degrees of
dorsiflexion and 5 degrees of values
● The variable pitch of the FT compression screws gain compression by having a large
pitch on the leading end and a smaller pitch on trailing end. Answer: Module 4
● Module 4. Answer: In a spring ligament internal brace, what size SL anchor is best for the
sustentaculum tali
● 3.5. Answer: ankle arthritis relates to what stage of flat foot deformity
● 4. Answer: cotton osteotomy is which bone in the foot
● medial cuneiform. Answer: at which stage of FF is an ankle fusion indicated
● stage 4. Answer: all of the following are components of FF except
● Answer - lateral translation of navicular on tauls ARE: loss of long. arch values lift of
calc. election of talar head shortening of lateral column. Answer: what is the correct order
