Arthrex Final DEX Exam Questions And Answers
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What feature does the SynergyRF Bipolar Ablation System have that NONE of
the competitors have?
-Touch screen capability
-Scope detection
-Integrates with the Synergy Imaging Platform
-None of the Above - ANSWER -Integrates with the synergy imaging platform
What is the default ablation setting for the MP50?
-3
-4
-5
-6
-None of the above - ANSWER -4
T or F:
The distal radius plate is to be placed just distal to the watershed line to minimize
tendon irritation. - ANSWER -False
What is the normal anatomic volar tilt of the distal radius? - ANSWER -11
degrees
The most common type of distal radius fracture is:
-Smiths
-Colles
-Jones - ANSWER -Colles
The following are features of the Arthrex Distal Radius Volar Plate EXCEPT:
-Avoids FHL tendon disruption
-System versatility
-Plate designed with a tapered and scalloped distal edge
- Includes a plate elevator - ANSWER -Avoids FHL tendon disruption
Which of the following are the options for the size of the distal radius plate?
-Narrow,Standard, WIde
-Small,Medium,Large
,-Small,Medium,Large,XL
-Narrow and Standard
-None of the above - ANSWER -Narrow,Standard,Wide
What bone articulates with the distal radius at the radial styloid?
-Lunate
-Scaphoid
-Trapezium
-Capitate - ANSWER -Scaphoid
Of the three sizes of FT compression screws, all use a hexalobe/star driver except:
-2.5mm
-3.0mm
-5.0mm - ANSWER -2.5mm
How does the Arthrex FT compression screw provide compression? - ANSWER -
The thread pitch is steeper at the tip of the screw than it is near the driver
Advantages of the Arthrex mini FT and Standard FT compression screws over the
competition include:
-More lengths in mini than Accutrak 2
-Same diameter through length of screw meaning easier change of length if needed
without losing compression
-Hexalobe driver for more insertional torque
-all the above - ANSWER -all the above
What size graft should be used fora thumb UCL recon when using a 3.5 DX
Swivelock SL Anchor?
-4mm
-2mm
-5mm
-3.5mm - ANSWER -2mm
What soft tissue structure gives support to the thumb during the pinch grasp? -
ANSWER -Ulnar Collateral Ligament
Before placing a 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 - ANSWER -30 degrees of flexion
What is another name for the TMT joint of the foot?
-Charcot's Joint
-Hinged Joint
-PIP Joint
-LisFranc's Joint - ANSWER -LisFranc
Lisfranc injuries are commonly due to which of the following mechanisms
Motor vehicle accidents
Falls from heights
Athletic injuries
All of the above - ANSWER -All the above
The Lisfranc ligament attaches from: - ANSWER -Medial cuneiform to the base
of the 2nd metatarsal
When viewing a wrist arthroscopically, name the first row of carpal bones in order
starting from the radial side. - ANSWER -Scaphoid, Lunate Triquetrum
Which of the following Arthrex Bone Void Fillers provide cell signal and
scaffold?
-Quickset
-Allosync Allograft Bone
-Allosync Gel,Putty, Paste
-Arthrocell bone Allograft - ANSWER -Arthrocell
T or F:
Allosync cubes are composed of 100% DBM - ANSWER -true
Which of the following bone void fillers are composed of 100% DBM? Select all
that apply.
- Stimublast
-Allosync cortical fibers
-Quickset
-Allosync cancellous sponge - ANSWER -allosync cortical fibers & cancellous
sponge
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What feature does the SynergyRF Bipolar Ablation System have that NONE of
the competitors have?
-Touch screen capability
-Scope detection
-Integrates with the Synergy Imaging Platform
-None of the Above - ANSWER -Integrates with the synergy imaging platform
What is the default ablation setting for the MP50?
-3
-4
-5
-6
-None of the above - ANSWER -4
T or F:
The distal radius plate is to be placed just distal to the watershed line to minimize
tendon irritation. - ANSWER -False
What is the normal anatomic volar tilt of the distal radius? - ANSWER -11
degrees
The most common type of distal radius fracture is:
-Smiths
-Colles
-Jones - ANSWER -Colles
The following are features of the Arthrex Distal Radius Volar Plate EXCEPT:
-Avoids FHL tendon disruption
-System versatility
-Plate designed with a tapered and scalloped distal edge
- Includes a plate elevator - ANSWER -Avoids FHL tendon disruption
Which of the following are the options for the size of the distal radius plate?
-Narrow,Standard, WIde
-Small,Medium,Large
,-Small,Medium,Large,XL
-Narrow and Standard
-None of the above - ANSWER -Narrow,Standard,Wide
What bone articulates with the distal radius at the radial styloid?
-Lunate
-Scaphoid
-Trapezium
-Capitate - ANSWER -Scaphoid
Of the three sizes of FT compression screws, all use a hexalobe/star driver except:
-2.5mm
-3.0mm
-5.0mm - ANSWER -2.5mm
How does the Arthrex FT compression screw provide compression? - ANSWER -
The thread pitch is steeper at the tip of the screw than it is near the driver
Advantages of the Arthrex mini FT and Standard FT compression screws over the
competition include:
-More lengths in mini than Accutrak 2
-Same diameter through length of screw meaning easier change of length if needed
without losing compression
-Hexalobe driver for more insertional torque
-all the above - ANSWER -all the above
What size graft should be used fora thumb UCL recon when using a 3.5 DX
Swivelock SL Anchor?
-4mm
-2mm
-5mm
-3.5mm - ANSWER -2mm
What soft tissue structure gives support to the thumb during the pinch grasp? -
ANSWER -Ulnar Collateral Ligament
Before placing a 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 - ANSWER -30 degrees of flexion
What is another name for the TMT joint of the foot?
-Charcot's Joint
-Hinged Joint
-PIP Joint
-LisFranc's Joint - ANSWER -LisFranc
Lisfranc injuries are commonly due to which of the following mechanisms
Motor vehicle accidents
Falls from heights
Athletic injuries
All of the above - ANSWER -All the above
The Lisfranc ligament attaches from: - ANSWER -Medial cuneiform to the base
of the 2nd metatarsal
When viewing a wrist arthroscopically, name the first row of carpal bones in order
starting from the radial side. - ANSWER -Scaphoid, Lunate Triquetrum
Which of the following Arthrex Bone Void Fillers provide cell signal and
scaffold?
-Quickset
-Allosync Allograft Bone
-Allosync Gel,Putty, Paste
-Arthrocell bone Allograft - ANSWER -Arthrocell
T or F:
Allosync cubes are composed of 100% DBM - ANSWER -true
Which of the following bone void fillers are composed of 100% DBM? Select all
that apply.
- Stimublast
-Allosync cortical fibers
-Quickset
-Allosync cancellous sponge - ANSWER -allosync cortical fibers & cancellous
sponge
