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DEX IOT Review Study Guide with
Complete Solutions
What is the major difference between Arthrex PARS and competitor PARS systems? -
Answer✔️✔️-Locking FiberWire stitch configuration (stronger than simple transverse
suture passage)
Where does the sural nerve cross the lateral border of the achilles tendon? (average) -
Answer✔️✔️-57 mm proximal to the insertion; or 9.8 cm from the calcaneal tuberosity
according to some cadaveric studies
Where does a midsubstance achilles rupture typically occur? - Answer✔️✔️-diminished
vascular watershed region (2-6 cm proximal to the insertion)
When inserting the PARS jig, what position should the foot be in? - Answer✔️✔️-resting
plantarflexion and neutral rotation
How proximal is the first PARS needle insertion relative to the superior calcaneus?
(average) - Answer✔️✔️-110 mm (97-120mm)
How proximal is the 5th PARS needle insertion relative to the superior calcaneus?
(average) - Answer✔️✔️-93.6 mm (82-105mm)
What type of rotation (internal vs external) may reduce the risk of penetrating the sural
nerve with PARS needle passage? - Answer✔️✔️-External (internal increases the
chances)
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What procedures are commonly done in conjunction with Spring Ligament IB? (in
descending order) - Answer✔️✔️-1) FDL Transfer to navicular (P -> D)
1) Resection of diseased Posterior Tibial Tendon
2) Medializing calc osteotomy
3) Gastroc recession
4) Cotton osteotomy (opening wedge med. cuneiform)
5) Lapidus (first metatarsocuneiform arthrodesis)
6) Lateral column lengthening calc osteotomy
When doing the blind-tunnel tenodesis technique, when should the surgeon measure
the diameter of the tendon? - Answer✔️✔️-after the tendon has been whipstitched**
Which arthrex bone void solution provides cell, signal and scaffold? - Answer✔️✔️-
Arthrocell bone allograft
Arthrocell allograft contains a cellular component referred to as MIAMI cells. What does
the acronym MIAMI stand for? - Answer✔️✔️-Marrow Isolated Adult multi-lineage
inducible cells
Which of our bone void fillers are composed of 100% DBM? - Answer✔️✔️-Allosync
Cortical Fibers
Allosync Expand cortical fibers
Allosync Pure
Allosync Cancellous sponges (strips, cubes, 12x3 button)
What are the three zones of the scaphoid? - Answer✔️✔️-Distal pole, waist, proximal
pole
Surgical treatment is indicated for which of the following findings in scaphoid fractures?
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