ABFAS TRAUMA SECTION | MULTIPLE-CHOICE REVIEW
ABFAS
TRAUMA SECTION
MULTIPLE-CHOICE REVIEW
107 source-based questions • correct answers • concise rationales
BOARD-STYLE TRAUMA REVIEW
Anatomy • fracture patterns • fixation • pediatric trauma • burns • soft tissue
Study Review Edition
Prepared from the supplied “ABFAS - Trauma Section” material
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Contents
The review is organized by topic so related distractors remain clinically and anatomically relevant.
01 Achilles Tendon Anatomy, Rupture & Repair Q1-13
02 Ankle Ligaments, Stability & Eponymous Injuries Q14-29
03 Lauge-Hansen Ankle Fracture Patterns Q30-44
04 Fibular Fixation & Tibiofibular Transfixation Q45-48
05 Calcaneal Fractures & Compartment Syndrome Q49-56
06 MTP Reduction, Sutures & Pediatric Physeal Trauma Q57-70
07 Open Fractures & Traumatic Soft-Tissue Management Q71-77
08 First MTP Dislocation & Osteochondral Lesions Q78-86
09 Talus Blood Supply, Hawkins Classification & Treatment Q87-96
10 Thermal Injury & Burn Management Q97-103
11 Tscherne Soft-Tissue Injury Classification Q104-107
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Achilles Tendon Anatomy, Rupture & Repair
Questions 1-13
1. Achilles tendon rupture is likely to occur in this position
A. Sprinters
B. Marathon runners
C. Skiers
D. A 43-year-old ankle-sprain patient
Correct Answer: A. Sprinters
Rationale: The Trauma Section gives Sprinters as the answer. This directly matches the anatomy,
injury pattern, measurement, classification, or treatment described in the question.
2. Gastroc-soleal complex is enervated by:
A. L4, L5, S1
B. FDL and tibialis posterior
C. Posterior talofibular ligament
D. Tibial nerve (S1 S2)
Correct Answer: D. Tibial nerve (S1 S2)
Rationale: The Trauma Section gives Tibial nerve (S1 S2) as the answer. This directly matches the
anatomy, injury pattern, measurement, classification, or treatment described in the question.
3. Runs between the gastrocnemius and soleus. Assists in plantarfexion of the foot and
flexion of the knee
A. FDL and tibialis posterior
B. Achilles tendon
C. Plantaris
D. Anterior tibiofibular ligament
Correct Answer: C. Plantaris
Rationale: The Trauma Section gives Plantaris as the answer. This directly matches the anatomy,
injury pattern, measurement, classification, or treatment described in the question.
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4. Nerve enervation of the plantaris
A. Tibial nerve (S1-S2)
B. L4, L5, S1
C. Posterior tibial artery
D. Sprinters
Correct Answer: B. L4, L5, S1
Rationale: The Trauma Section gives L4, L5, S1 as the answer. This directly matches the anatomy,
injury pattern, measurement, classification, or treatment described in the question.
5. The narrowest part of the achilles tendon
A. 4cm proximal to its insertion
B. 2-6 cm proximal to attachment
C. 10 cm proximal to calcaneal insertion
D. 4-5 cm above the joint line
Correct Answer: A. 4cm proximal to its insertion
Rationale: The Trauma Section gives 4cm proximal to its insertion as the answer. This directly
matches the anatomy, injury pattern, measurement, classification, or treatment described in the
question.
6. An Achilles tendon rupture is likely to occur at what anatomical location?
A. Sprinters
B. O'Brien Test
C. Tendon graft flap +/- synthetic augmentation; V-Y/Bosworth/tendon transfer options
D. 2-6 cm proximal to the Achilles attachment (watershed area)
Correct Answer: D. 2-6 cm proximal to the Achilles attachment (watershed area)
Rationale: The Trauma Section gives 2-6 cm proximal to the Achilles attachment (watershed area)
as the answer. This directly matches the anatomy, injury pattern, measurement, classification, or
treatment described in the question.
7. Name the Test: squeezing of the calf muscle does not result in plantar flexion of the foot
A. O'Brien Test
B. Fluorescein Test
C. Thompson Test
D. Hawkins sign
Correct Answer: C. Thompson Test
Rationale: The Trauma Section gives Thompson Test as the answer. This directly matches the
anatomy, injury pattern, measurement, classification, or treatment described in the question.
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ABFAS
TRAUMA SECTION
MULTIPLE-CHOICE REVIEW
107 source-based questions • correct answers • concise rationales
BOARD-STYLE TRAUMA REVIEW
Anatomy • fracture patterns • fixation • pediatric trauma • burns • soft tissue
Study Review Edition
Prepared from the supplied “ABFAS - Trauma Section” material
Page 1
, ABFAS TRAUMA SECTION | MULTIPLE-CHOICE REVIEW
Contents
The review is organized by topic so related distractors remain clinically and anatomically relevant.
01 Achilles Tendon Anatomy, Rupture & Repair Q1-13
02 Ankle Ligaments, Stability & Eponymous Injuries Q14-29
03 Lauge-Hansen Ankle Fracture Patterns Q30-44
04 Fibular Fixation & Tibiofibular Transfixation Q45-48
05 Calcaneal Fractures & Compartment Syndrome Q49-56
06 MTP Reduction, Sutures & Pediatric Physeal Trauma Q57-70
07 Open Fractures & Traumatic Soft-Tissue Management Q71-77
08 First MTP Dislocation & Osteochondral Lesions Q78-86
09 Talus Blood Supply, Hawkins Classification & Treatment Q87-96
10 Thermal Injury & Burn Management Q97-103
11 Tscherne Soft-Tissue Injury Classification Q104-107
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Achilles Tendon Anatomy, Rupture & Repair
Questions 1-13
1. Achilles tendon rupture is likely to occur in this position
A. Sprinters
B. Marathon runners
C. Skiers
D. A 43-year-old ankle-sprain patient
Correct Answer: A. Sprinters
Rationale: The Trauma Section gives Sprinters as the answer. This directly matches the anatomy,
injury pattern, measurement, classification, or treatment described in the question.
2. Gastroc-soleal complex is enervated by:
A. L4, L5, S1
B. FDL and tibialis posterior
C. Posterior talofibular ligament
D. Tibial nerve (S1 S2)
Correct Answer: D. Tibial nerve (S1 S2)
Rationale: The Trauma Section gives Tibial nerve (S1 S2) as the answer. This directly matches the
anatomy, injury pattern, measurement, classification, or treatment described in the question.
3. Runs between the gastrocnemius and soleus. Assists in plantarfexion of the foot and
flexion of the knee
A. FDL and tibialis posterior
B. Achilles tendon
C. Plantaris
D. Anterior tibiofibular ligament
Correct Answer: C. Plantaris
Rationale: The Trauma Section gives Plantaris as the answer. This directly matches the anatomy,
injury pattern, measurement, classification, or treatment described in the question.
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4. Nerve enervation of the plantaris
A. Tibial nerve (S1-S2)
B. L4, L5, S1
C. Posterior tibial artery
D. Sprinters
Correct Answer: B. L4, L5, S1
Rationale: The Trauma Section gives L4, L5, S1 as the answer. This directly matches the anatomy,
injury pattern, measurement, classification, or treatment described in the question.
5. The narrowest part of the achilles tendon
A. 4cm proximal to its insertion
B. 2-6 cm proximal to attachment
C. 10 cm proximal to calcaneal insertion
D. 4-5 cm above the joint line
Correct Answer: A. 4cm proximal to its insertion
Rationale: The Trauma Section gives 4cm proximal to its insertion as the answer. This directly
matches the anatomy, injury pattern, measurement, classification, or treatment described in the
question.
6. An Achilles tendon rupture is likely to occur at what anatomical location?
A. Sprinters
B. O'Brien Test
C. Tendon graft flap +/- synthetic augmentation; V-Y/Bosworth/tendon transfer options
D. 2-6 cm proximal to the Achilles attachment (watershed area)
Correct Answer: D. 2-6 cm proximal to the Achilles attachment (watershed area)
Rationale: The Trauma Section gives 2-6 cm proximal to the Achilles attachment (watershed area)
as the answer. This directly matches the anatomy, injury pattern, measurement, classification, or
treatment described in the question.
7. Name the Test: squeezing of the calf muscle does not result in plantar flexion of the foot
A. O'Brien Test
B. Fluorescein Test
C. Thompson Test
D. Hawkins sign
Correct Answer: C. Thompson Test
Rationale: The Trauma Section gives Thompson Test as the answer. This directly matches the
anatomy, injury pattern, measurement, classification, or treatment described in the question.
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