DEX IOT Review Questions and Answers

What is the major difference between Arthrex PARS and competitor PARS systems? Answer> Locking FiberWire stitch configuration (stronger than simple transverse suture passage) Where does the sural nerve cross the lateral border of the achilles tendon? (average) Answer> 57 mm proximal to the insertion; or 9.8 cm from the calcaneal tuberosity according to some cadaveric studies Where does a midsubstance achilles rupture typically occur? Answer> diminished vascular watershed region (2-6 cm proximal to the insertion) When inserting the PARS jig, what position should the foot be in? Answer> resting plantarflexion and neutral rotation How proximal is the first PARS needle insertion relative to the superior calcaneus? (average) Answer> 110 mm (97-120mm) How proximal is the 5th PARS needle insertion relative to the superior calcaneus? (average) Answer> 93.6 mm (82-105mm) What type of rotation (internal vs external) may reduce the risk of penetrating the sural nerve with PARS needle passage? Answer> External (internal increases the chances) What procedures are commonly done in conjunction with Spring Ligament IB? (in descending order) Answer> 1) FDL Transfer to navicular (P