Review 2025 with Correct Answers
What is the size of the cone of variability with the variable angle drill guide available
for use with the distal radius volar plates? - ✔✔20 degrees
How does variable angle locking work in the head of the Distal Radius plate? -
✔✔Locking tower screws into plate for easy, accurate drilling. PEEK aiming guide used
as well to get appropriate angle
T or F: The Distal radius plate is to be placed just distal to the watershed line to
minimize tenon irritation. - ✔✔False
T or F: The Wrist plating system was designed for fixation of intra-articular and extra-
articular fractures, osteotomies, as well as nonunions and malunions of the distal
radius. - ✔✔True
What are the appropriate size screws available for the Distal Radius Fracture plate set? -
✔✔2.4 mm VAL/Cortical and 3.5 mm Cortical/Locking
What bone articulates with the distal radius at the radial styloid? - ✔✔Scaphoid
What structure is commonly injured as an acute eor late complication of a volar distal
radius plate that is placed just distal to the watershed line? - ✔✔Rupture of the Flexor
Pollicis Longus Tendon
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, Which of the following are options provided for the size of the Distal Radius Plate? -
✔✔Narrow, Standard, Wide
What is the most common type of distal radius fracture? - ✔✔Colles Fracture (FOOSH)
What is the normal anatomic volar tilt of the distal radius? - ✔✔11 Degrees
What is the typical/desired graft diameter when reconstructing an MPFL? - ✔✔4 mm
T or F: Be sure that the final graft sits intra-articular for proper anatomic reconstruction
on an MPFL. - ✔✔False
When tensioning the final graft, the knee should be placed at what degree of flexion? -
✔✔30 degrees
Which statement regarding the MPFL is true? - ✔✔It prevents medial subluxation of the
patella
The MPFL is the main passive stabilizer of the patella against this directional force? -
✔✔Lateral
The minimum length of an MPFL graft as stated in the technique guide is: - ✔✔18 cm
Where is the femoral attachment of the MPFL in relation to the medial epicondyle? -
✔✔4 mm posterior and 8 mm proximal
T or F: When performing an MPFL reconstruction, the ACL Tightrope and an
interference screw are both acceptable options for femur graft fixation. - ✔✔False
All of the following are reference points for the femoral isometric point during MPFL
reconstruction except: - ✔✔Trochlear groove of the femur
The two guide pins in the patella should be separated by what distance? - ✔✔18-20 mm
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