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Preparation/Arthrex Final DEX Practice
Exam With Complete Questions And
Correct Detailed Answers (Verified Answers)
|Already Graded A+|Brand New Version!!
What is the size of the cone of variability with the variable angle drill guide available for use
with the distal radius volar plates? - ANSWER>>20 degrees

How does variable angle locking work in the head of the Distal Radius plate? -
ANSWER>>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. - ANSWER>>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. -
ANSWER>>True

What are the appropriate size screws available for the Distal Radius Fracture plate set? -
ANSWER>>2.4 mm VAL/Cortical and 3.5 mm Cortical/Locking

What bone articulates with the distal radius at the radial styloid? - ANSWER>>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? - ANSWER>>Rupture of the Flexor Pollicis
Longus Tendon

Which of the following are options provided for the size of the Distal Radius Plate? -
ANSWER>>Narrow, Standard, Wide

What is the most common type of distal radius fracture? - ANSWER>>Colles Fracture (FOOSH)

What is the normal anatomic volar tilt of the distal radius? - ANSWER>>11 Degrees

What is the typical/desired graft diameter when reconstructing an MPFL? - ANSWER>>4 mm

, T or F: Be sure that the final graft sits intra-articular for proper anatomic reconstruction on an
MPFL. - ANSWER>>False

When tensioning the final graft, the knee should be placed at what degree of flexion? -
ANSWER>>30 degrees

Which statement regarding the MPFL is true? - ANSWER>>It prevents medial subluxation of the
patella

The MPFL is the main passive stabilizer of the patella against this directional force? -
ANSWER>>Lateral

The minimum length of an MPFL graft as stated in the technique guide is: - ANSWER>>18 cm

Where is the femoral attachment of the MPFL in relation to the medial epicondyle? -
ANSWER>>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. - ANSWER>>False

All of the following are reference points for the femoral isometric point during MPFL
reconstruction except: - ANSWER>>Trochlear groove of the femur

The two guide pins in the patella should be separated by what distance? - ANSWER>>18-20 mm

The bipolar ablation breaks down tissue by the following process? - ANSWER>>Chemical
reaction -- gently breaks down tissue at the molecular level

The MatrACELL process used by LifeNet Health for ArthroFLEX patches removes how much
donor DNA? - ANSWER>>>97%

This type of shoulder dislocation is the most common, occurring 95% of the time. -
ANSWER>>Anterior

What two muscles make up your calf muscles and come together to form the Achilles tendon? -
ANSWER>>Gastrocnemius and Soleus

A simple stitch for shoulder instability repair is also referred to as a - ANSWER>>Cerclage stitch

Which of the following is a goal of meniscal resection? Remove degenerative tissue, Spare as
much meniscus as possible, Reproduce meniscal contour, All of the above - ANSWER>>All of the
Above

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