ABFAS Rearfoot Didactic Exam | Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest 2026 Update

ABFAS Rearfoot Didactic Exam | Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions |
Latest 2026 Update

Q: Where does tibialis anterior tendon insert for a STATT?
Answer:
Cuboid

Q: What are the indications for a STATT?
Answer:
Flexible anterior cavus, forefoot supinatus, lateral weakness,
clubfoot

Q: What is the most common malignant foot tumor in adults?
Answer:
Chondrosarcoma

Q: What is the mosit common benign bone tumor?
Answer:
Osteochomdroma

Q: What is the STJ position from the transverse, frontal and sagittal axis?
Answer:
42, 48, 16

Q: What is a Cedell fracture and what is the mechanism of injury?
Answer:
Posteromedial tubercle of talus,
pronation and dorsiflexion

Q: What is unique about Agility TAR?
Answer:
Syndesmotic fusion

, Q: What radiographic view is best for CN bar?
Answer:
Medial oblique

Q: What radiogrpahic view is best for TC coalition?
Answer:
Harris-beath views

Q: What is unique about ESKA TAR?
Answer:
Lateral approach

Q: What is a Hibb's procedure
Answer:
EDL to lateral cuneiform

Q: What is a Heyman procedure?
Answer:
EDL to met head

Q: What side OCD lesion is most common for talus?
Answer:
Medial (posterior)

Q: What is the shape of the medial talar lesion?
Answer:
Deep, cup

Q: What is the shape of the lateral talar lesion?
Answer:
Shallow, wafer (pssibly worse)