Arthrex DEX FINAL REVIEW Exam
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
What is the most common type of Distal Radius Fracture? - CORRECT
ANSWER Colle's Fracture
The Mini Tightrope fT features either - CORRECT ANSWER a 4.5 mm Bio version or
a 3.5 Titanium version.
What 3 bones make up the ankle joint? - CORRECT ANSWER Tibia Fibula Talus
The normal Intermetatarsal Angle (IMA) is: - CORRECT ANSWER <9
The Lapidus Procedure is an arthrodesis (fusion) of what joint? - CORRECT
ANSWER The first tarsal-metatarsal joint
A patient experiencing pain with shoe wear and swelling for several months located at the
posterior aspect of their heel is more likely to have what type of Achilles tendon disorder? -
CORRECT ANSWER Insertional Achilles Tendinitis
What types of anchors are included with the Achilles Midsubstance Speedbridge Kit? -
CORRECT ANSWER 4.75 Swivelock Anchors
Which of the following is NOT one of the three ligaments that supports the ankle
syndesmosis joint lofibular Ligament (ATFL)Posterior Inferior Tibiofibular Ligament
(PiTFL)Anterior Inferior Tibiofibular Ligament ( AITFL)Tibiofibular Interossious Ligament?
- CORRECT ANSWER Anterior Talofibular Ligament (ATFL)
What is the most popular plate used out of the Distal Radius Fracture System? - CORRECT
ANSWER Volar Plate
, The Plaple is best used for - CORRECT ANSWER Akin Osteotomy's
The normal Hallux Valgus Angle (HVA) is - CORRECT ANSWER < 15
When tying the sutures over the proximal phalanx in the CPR technique, what position
should you hold the toe in for correct anatomical placement? - CORRECT
ANSWER 20-30 degrees plantarflexion
A Brostrum repair augmented with and InternalBrace is - CORRECT
ANSWER stronger than the native ATFL ligament
When using the Retro Fusion screw for PIP joint arthrodesis, final compression of the joint is
accomplished by turning the screwdriver - CORRECT ANSWER clockwise.
How many ligaments does the thumb CMC joint have? - CORRECT ANSWER 16
What size tenodesis screw is included in the LRTI kit for thumb CMC arthritis? - CORRECT
ANSWER 4 x 10 mm
Which of the following can cause a lesser toe deformity: Long toes Inappropriate shoe wear
Repeated hyperextension of the MTP joint ALL OF THE ABOVE - CORRECT
ANSWER ALL OF tHE ABOVE
What structures in the hand make up the Anatomic Snuff Box? - CORRECT
ANSWER Extensor pollicis longus and abductor pollicis longus
When doing the Blind-Tunnel tenodesis technique, when should the surgeon measure the
tendon? - CORRECT ANSWER After the tendon has been whipstitched
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
What is the most common type of Distal Radius Fracture? - CORRECT
ANSWER Colle's Fracture
The Mini Tightrope fT features either - CORRECT ANSWER a 4.5 mm Bio version or
a 3.5 Titanium version.
What 3 bones make up the ankle joint? - CORRECT ANSWER Tibia Fibula Talus
The normal Intermetatarsal Angle (IMA) is: - CORRECT ANSWER <9
The Lapidus Procedure is an arthrodesis (fusion) of what joint? - CORRECT
ANSWER The first tarsal-metatarsal joint
A patient experiencing pain with shoe wear and swelling for several months located at the
posterior aspect of their heel is more likely to have what type of Achilles tendon disorder? -
CORRECT ANSWER Insertional Achilles Tendinitis
What types of anchors are included with the Achilles Midsubstance Speedbridge Kit? -
CORRECT ANSWER 4.75 Swivelock Anchors
Which of the following is NOT one of the three ligaments that supports the ankle
syndesmosis joint lofibular Ligament (ATFL)Posterior Inferior Tibiofibular Ligament
(PiTFL)Anterior Inferior Tibiofibular Ligament ( AITFL)Tibiofibular Interossious Ligament?
- CORRECT ANSWER Anterior Talofibular Ligament (ATFL)
What is the most popular plate used out of the Distal Radius Fracture System? - CORRECT
ANSWER Volar Plate
, The Plaple is best used for - CORRECT ANSWER Akin Osteotomy's
The normal Hallux Valgus Angle (HVA) is - CORRECT ANSWER < 15
When tying the sutures over the proximal phalanx in the CPR technique, what position
should you hold the toe in for correct anatomical placement? - CORRECT
ANSWER 20-30 degrees plantarflexion
A Brostrum repair augmented with and InternalBrace is - CORRECT
ANSWER stronger than the native ATFL ligament
When using the Retro Fusion screw for PIP joint arthrodesis, final compression of the joint is
accomplished by turning the screwdriver - CORRECT ANSWER clockwise.
How many ligaments does the thumb CMC joint have? - CORRECT ANSWER 16
What size tenodesis screw is included in the LRTI kit for thumb CMC arthritis? - CORRECT
ANSWER 4 x 10 mm
Which of the following can cause a lesser toe deformity: Long toes Inappropriate shoe wear
Repeated hyperextension of the MTP joint ALL OF THE ABOVE - CORRECT
ANSWER ALL OF tHE ABOVE
What structures in the hand make up the Anatomic Snuff Box? - CORRECT
ANSWER Extensor pollicis longus and abductor pollicis longus
When doing the Blind-Tunnel tenodesis technique, when should the surgeon measure the
tendon? - CORRECT ANSWER After the tendon has been whipstitched
