ARTHREX DEX 5 DAY
There are two main types of headless compression screws available on the market.
One is a "herbert" style screw that has threads at the leading end, a smooth shaft, and
threads at the trailing end or head of the screw. The other type is similar to the Arthrex
compression FT screws that is fully threaded with variable thread pitch to gain
compression. True or False. The main advantage to using a fully threaded screw with
variable pitch is to gain purchase along the entire length of the screw rather than
depending on the head of a partially threaded screw to gain and maintain purchase in
just the near cortex - ✔️✔️True
What are the lengths of the 2.5 micro compression FT screws?
8-14mm by 2mm increments, then 16-34mm by 1mm increments
8-14mm by 2mm increments, then 16-30mm by 1mm increments
8-14mm by 1mm increments, then 16-50mm by 2mm increments
8-14mm by 1mm increments, then 16-34mm by 2mm increments - ✔️✔️8-14mm by
1mm increments, then 16-50mm by 2mm increments
Which of the following is NOT a feature or a benefit of the 3.5mm mini compression FT
screw?
Variable stepped thread pitch
Improved torque transmission through a hexaglobe recess
Conical shaped outer diameter to gain final compression
Headless
Cannulated - ✔️✔️Conical shaped outer diameter to gain final compression
What are the screw lengths available in the 7.0,, X-large compression FT screw system-
(AR-8750S)?
20-50mm by 2mm increments, 55-90mm by 5 mm increments
35-120mm by 2mm increments
35-120mm by 5mm increments
35-140mm by 5mm increments - ✔️✔️35-120mm by 5mm increments
True or False: one of the ways the compression FT screws achieve compression is by
having a large pitch on the leading end and smaller pitch on the trailing end - ✔️✔️true
When the surgeon is performing a DIP joint fusion and has inserted the double ended
kwire to the desired depth in the middle phalanx, how many millimeters should be
subtracted from the measured length of the kwire to account for countersinking the
screw head and compression at the fusion site?
1mm
,2mm
4mm
None, it is not necessary to account for compression or countersinking the screw head -
✔️✔️4mm
Why is a solid 1.5mm Hex Driver included with the compression FT Screw
instrumentation?
To aid in screw removal
To increase torque when inserting the solof compression FT screws
To help countersink screws
To make the set look cool - ✔️✔️To aid in screw removal
Which of the following is NOT a feature or benefit of the 2.5mm micro compression FT
screw?
Variable stepped thread pitch
Improved torque transmission through a hexalobe recess
Self-tapping flutes
Headless
Cannulated - ✔️✔️Improved torque transmission through a hexalobe recess
Besides the actual size of the larger compression FT screws, what is the key design
difference between the 5.0 and 7.0 compression FT screws compared to the smaller
compression FT screws?
Variable threaded pitch
Cannulated
Comes with a profile drill
Are tapered on the outer diameter
Headless design - ✔️✔️Are tapered on the outer diameter
True or False: a 3.5 mini compression FT screws schieves a statically significant higher
maximum push-out when compared to an acumed acutrak 2 mini screw and a synthes
3.0mm Hebert screw. This may lead to a better long term stability and less likely screw
backout/ - ✔️✔️false
When using a 3.5 mm DX SwiveLock® SL anchor in the metacarpal head for
reconstruction of the thumb UCL using SutureTape and a palmaris longus autograft
what size drill should be used?
3.2 mm
3.0 mm
3.5 mm
3.7 mm - ✔️✔️3.5 mm
Before placing the second SwiveLock® anchor for a thumb UCL IB repair, the thumb
should be placed in:
Neutral
, 60 degrees of extension
30 degrees of flexion
60 degrees of flexion - ✔️✔️30 degrees of flexion
Which of the following statements regarding the thumb is CORRECT?
In MCP flexion the proper UCL resists valgus force
In MCP flexion the proper UCL resists varus force
In MCP extension the accessory UCL resists varus force
In MCP flexion the accessory UCL resists valgus force - ✔️✔️In MCP flexion the
proper UCL resists valgus force
What is the length of the anchor body and fork-tipped eyelet in the 3.5 mm DX
SwiveLock® SL anchor?
4 mm
4.5 mm
4 inches
8.5 mm - ✔️✔️8.5 mm
True or False: Use of fluoroscopy should be recommended when placing the 3.2mm
spade-tip pin in the calcaneus for an FHL tendon transfer. - ✔️✔️true
What tension-slide kit sizes should you have available for a surgeon performing an FDL
transfer?
4.5 mm & 5.5 mm
3.75 mm & 4.5 mm
4.75 mm & 5.5 mm
3.5 mm & 5.5 - ✔️✔️4.75mm & 5.5 mm
What are the two sizes of the BioComposite Tenodesis Screw on Driver with #2
FiberWire® in the FHL Implant System?
6.0 mm and 7.0 mm
5.5 mm and 6.75 mm
6.25 mm and 7.0 mm
Same sizes as the FDL Implant System - ✔️✔️6.25 mm and 7.0 mm
What position should the foot be in when tensioning the FDL tendon?
Maximum dorsiflexion and eversion
Plantar flexion and eversion
Dorsiflexion and inversion
Neutral
Maximum plantar flexion and inversion - ✔️✔️Maximum plantar flexion and inversion
What position should the foot be in when preparing and tensioning the graft during a
Tibialis Anterior reconstruction using the tension slide technique?
There are two main types of headless compression screws available on the market.
One is a "herbert" style screw that has threads at the leading end, a smooth shaft, and
threads at the trailing end or head of the screw. The other type is similar to the Arthrex
compression FT screws that is fully threaded with variable thread pitch to gain
compression. True or False. The main advantage to using a fully threaded screw with
variable pitch is to gain purchase along the entire length of the screw rather than
depending on the head of a partially threaded screw to gain and maintain purchase in
just the near cortex - ✔️✔️True
What are the lengths of the 2.5 micro compression FT screws?
8-14mm by 2mm increments, then 16-34mm by 1mm increments
8-14mm by 2mm increments, then 16-30mm by 1mm increments
8-14mm by 1mm increments, then 16-50mm by 2mm increments
8-14mm by 1mm increments, then 16-34mm by 2mm increments - ✔️✔️8-14mm by
1mm increments, then 16-50mm by 2mm increments
Which of the following is NOT a feature or a benefit of the 3.5mm mini compression FT
screw?
Variable stepped thread pitch
Improved torque transmission through a hexaglobe recess
Conical shaped outer diameter to gain final compression
Headless
Cannulated - ✔️✔️Conical shaped outer diameter to gain final compression
What are the screw lengths available in the 7.0,, X-large compression FT screw system-
(AR-8750S)?
20-50mm by 2mm increments, 55-90mm by 5 mm increments
35-120mm by 2mm increments
35-120mm by 5mm increments
35-140mm by 5mm increments - ✔️✔️35-120mm by 5mm increments
True or False: one of the ways the compression FT screws achieve compression is by
having a large pitch on the leading end and smaller pitch on the trailing end - ✔️✔️true
When the surgeon is performing a DIP joint fusion and has inserted the double ended
kwire to the desired depth in the middle phalanx, how many millimeters should be
subtracted from the measured length of the kwire to account for countersinking the
screw head and compression at the fusion site?
1mm
,2mm
4mm
None, it is not necessary to account for compression or countersinking the screw head -
✔️✔️4mm
Why is a solid 1.5mm Hex Driver included with the compression FT Screw
instrumentation?
To aid in screw removal
To increase torque when inserting the solof compression FT screws
To help countersink screws
To make the set look cool - ✔️✔️To aid in screw removal
Which of the following is NOT a feature or benefit of the 2.5mm micro compression FT
screw?
Variable stepped thread pitch
Improved torque transmission through a hexalobe recess
Self-tapping flutes
Headless
Cannulated - ✔️✔️Improved torque transmission through a hexalobe recess
Besides the actual size of the larger compression FT screws, what is the key design
difference between the 5.0 and 7.0 compression FT screws compared to the smaller
compression FT screws?
Variable threaded pitch
Cannulated
Comes with a profile drill
Are tapered on the outer diameter
Headless design - ✔️✔️Are tapered on the outer diameter
True or False: a 3.5 mini compression FT screws schieves a statically significant higher
maximum push-out when compared to an acumed acutrak 2 mini screw and a synthes
3.0mm Hebert screw. This may lead to a better long term stability and less likely screw
backout/ - ✔️✔️false
When using a 3.5 mm DX SwiveLock® SL anchor in the metacarpal head for
reconstruction of the thumb UCL using SutureTape and a palmaris longus autograft
what size drill should be used?
3.2 mm
3.0 mm
3.5 mm
3.7 mm - ✔️✔️3.5 mm
Before placing the second SwiveLock® anchor for a thumb UCL IB repair, the thumb
should be placed in:
Neutral
, 60 degrees of extension
30 degrees of flexion
60 degrees of flexion - ✔️✔️30 degrees of flexion
Which of the following statements regarding the thumb is CORRECT?
In MCP flexion the proper UCL resists valgus force
In MCP flexion the proper UCL resists varus force
In MCP extension the accessory UCL resists varus force
In MCP flexion the accessory UCL resists valgus force - ✔️✔️In MCP flexion the
proper UCL resists valgus force
What is the length of the anchor body and fork-tipped eyelet in the 3.5 mm DX
SwiveLock® SL anchor?
4 mm
4.5 mm
4 inches
8.5 mm - ✔️✔️8.5 mm
True or False: Use of fluoroscopy should be recommended when placing the 3.2mm
spade-tip pin in the calcaneus for an FHL tendon transfer. - ✔️✔️true
What tension-slide kit sizes should you have available for a surgeon performing an FDL
transfer?
4.5 mm & 5.5 mm
3.75 mm & 4.5 mm
4.75 mm & 5.5 mm
3.5 mm & 5.5 - ✔️✔️4.75mm & 5.5 mm
What are the two sizes of the BioComposite Tenodesis Screw on Driver with #2
FiberWire® in the FHL Implant System?
6.0 mm and 7.0 mm
5.5 mm and 6.75 mm
6.25 mm and 7.0 mm
Same sizes as the FDL Implant System - ✔️✔️6.25 mm and 7.0 mm
What position should the foot be in when tensioning the FDL tendon?
Maximum dorsiflexion and eversion
Plantar flexion and eversion
Dorsiflexion and inversion
Neutral
Maximum plantar flexion and inversion - ✔️✔️Maximum plantar flexion and inversion
What position should the foot be in when preparing and tensioning the graft during a
Tibialis Anterior reconstruction using the tension slide technique?
