ABFAS GTQS FOREFOOT TEST QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS

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ABFAS GTQS FOREFOOT TEST QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS



Difference of first metatarsal with varus or valgus -correct-answer-Varus: 1st met
is dorsiflexed
Valgus: 1st met is plantarflexed




What is the complication of a wilson bunionectomy? -correct-answer-Shorten and
laterally displacing the head




Best Z-plasty angle? -correct-answer-60 degrees for 75% elongation




Worst Z-plasty angle and why? -correct-answer-30 degrees -> skin necrosis




How should you biopsy a 5cm lesion? -correct-answer-Incisional




Why would there be a maisanneuve fracture 8 weeks s/p midfoot fusion? -correct-
answer-Tumor

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How to treat a skinny first met with a bunion? -correct-answer-Lapidus




Mild bunion with sesamoid in valgus? -correct-answer-DRATO




What is the Downey classification for coalitions? -correct-answer-1: Extra-articular
2: Intra-articular
A: No Arthritis
B: Arthritis




What Downey classification can be salvaged? -correct-answer-1A in children




What is the position of a 1st MTPJ fusion? -correct-answer-- 5-10 degrees of
Dorsiflexion
- 0 degrees frontal plane
- 10-15 degrees abduction (or parallel to 2nd toe)