DEX COMPLETE TEST BANK WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS AND EXPERT
REVIEW NOTES
●● What is the function of an external fixator device when treating pilon
fractures?
Answer: a. Stabilize injury until soft tissue issues (inflammation) are
resolved
●● What size screws are in the two distal rows of the Anterolateral
Distal Tibia Plates?
Answer: a. 2.7 mm locking and cortical screws
b. Technically 2.7mm KreuLock now
●● What size screws are in the shaft of the Anterolateral Distal Tibial
Plates?
Answer: a. 3.5 mm locking and cortical screws
b. 4.0mm cancellous and 3.5mm KreuLock
●● What are the Arthrex Distal Tibial Plates and Screws made of?
Answer: stainless
, ●● Which of the fracture fragments shown in this image represents the
Chaput fragment
Answer: a. Chaput's tubercle is the anterolateral side of the tibia
●● Which of the following is NOT a name of a fracture fragment in a
tibial pilon fracture?
Answer: i. Medial malleolar fragment,
ii. Volkmann fragment,
iii. Chaput fragment
●● When preparing to cover a pilon fracture case, what Orthobiologic
product should be on hand that typically would NOT be used in a
standard ankle fracture case?
Answer: a. AlloSync demineralized bone matrix with concentrated BMA
b. The technique guide now has BoneSync on it so maybe this as well
●● All of the following are plate options found in the Pilon Fracture
Distal Tibia Plating System, EXCEPT:
Answer: a. System includes
i. Anterolateral Distal Tibia Plate
ii. Medial Distal Tibia Plate
iii. Posterior Distal Tibia Plate
iv. Anterior Distal Tibia Plate
ACCURATE ANSWERS AND EXPERT
REVIEW NOTES
●● What is the function of an external fixator device when treating pilon
fractures?
Answer: a. Stabilize injury until soft tissue issues (inflammation) are
resolved
●● What size screws are in the two distal rows of the Anterolateral
Distal Tibia Plates?
Answer: a. 2.7 mm locking and cortical screws
b. Technically 2.7mm KreuLock now
●● What size screws are in the shaft of the Anterolateral Distal Tibial
Plates?
Answer: a. 3.5 mm locking and cortical screws
b. 4.0mm cancellous and 3.5mm KreuLock
●● What are the Arthrex Distal Tibial Plates and Screws made of?
Answer: stainless
, ●● Which of the fracture fragments shown in this image represents the
Chaput fragment
Answer: a. Chaput's tubercle is the anterolateral side of the tibia
●● Which of the following is NOT a name of a fracture fragment in a
tibial pilon fracture?
Answer: i. Medial malleolar fragment,
ii. Volkmann fragment,
iii. Chaput fragment
●● When preparing to cover a pilon fracture case, what Orthobiologic
product should be on hand that typically would NOT be used in a
standard ankle fracture case?
Answer: a. AlloSync demineralized bone matrix with concentrated BMA
b. The technique guide now has BoneSync on it so maybe this as well
●● All of the following are plate options found in the Pilon Fracture
Distal Tibia Plating System, EXCEPT:
Answer: a. System includes
i. Anterolateral Distal Tibia Plate
ii. Medial Distal Tibia Plate
iii. Posterior Distal Tibia Plate
iv. Anterior Distal Tibia Plate