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Terms in this set (412)
non exothermic
Properties of Calcium
Must use powder
phosphate antibiotic
Peaks at 3 hours and then elutes over 72 hours
beads
120 day shelf life
Most common 5th Avulsion fracture (about 50% of 5th met fractures)
metatarsal fracture
normal IM between 4 and IM= 6.5-9.0
5? bowing angle=2.6
normal lateral bowing
angle?
What is the Myerson use of EHB in correction of HAV.
procedure?
What is biologic fixation?
5th met base fracture
stewart classification
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benefit of ropivicaine over less cardiotoxicity, but much more expensive.
bupivaine
most common cause of tarsal coalition
peroneal spastic flatfoot?
What causes a local Lower pKa
anesthetic to have faster
onset?
Where does the extensor There is no specific area that it originates from or
apparatus originate/insert inserts
What is a geode in A subchondral cyst
medical terms??
Insertion of EDB Extensor apparatus near base of proximal phalanx.
changes to X-ray machine increase mA by 1.5x
for fiberglass cast
What motion unlocks the Pronation of the STJ, this causes the femur to rotate
knee during gait cycle? laterally which will unlock the knee
Which inhaled anesthetic isoflurane
is the most
cardioprotective?
What is the half life of 6 hours
heparin?
Technetium binds to hydroxyapatite and is seen in
areas of high bone turnover.
Difference between
Gallium binds to WBC's and is seen in areas of
technetium and gallium
increased inflammation.
If used together, Technetium should be given first.
Which ASA class has 2-3x ASA class III: specifically a pulmonary complication
risk for post-op
complications.
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through the kidneys; should be avoided in those with
How is LMWH excreted?
kidney failure
Marcaine
Which local anesthetic is
lease likely to cause
although is is very rare for the other local anesthetics
methemoglobinemia?
anyway.
What does exposure Any factors or characteristics that may explain/predict
mean in medical research? a certain outcome.
What types of fixation Lag screws and dynamic compression plates.
provide compression and
also osteogenesis. The lack of motion stimulates osteogenesis
How do things provide
osteogenesis?
Why is alcohol used to phenol is insoluble in water, but is soluble in alcohol.
dilute phenol?
Should diuretics be held yes, hypotension is common in surgery and taking a
prior to surgery? diuretic may exacerbate the hypotension
anticoagulant that is a dabigatran
direct thrombin inhibitor?
Term in a research study study population
for all people who enter a
study regardless of
treatment, exposure, or
ability to complete the
study?
antibiotic for open 10-20 million units of penicillin due to possibility of
fracture at a farm? clostridium contamination.
Why is thermal necrosis of increased zone of resorption at osteotomy site
bone problematic?
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met base osteotomy with crescentic osteotomy
high rate of dorsal
malunion
Correction of digiti quinti inability of V-Y plasty to correct the deformity
varus with V-y skin plasty adequately
often doesn't work due
to...
When is midstance phase opposite side toe off.
of gait?
apex of deformity in 1st met cuneiform joint
anterior cavus foot with
occur at which joint?
effect on mu receptors Mu receptor are up regulated, this causes opioids to
with surgery? be more effective for pain control
What affect does this have
on pain killers?
most common Removal of the wrong extra digit.
complication with -Need adequate pre-op planning and vascular
polycactyly treatment. assessment.
1. amnesia/analgesia
What are the stages of 2. delirium
anesthesia? 3. surgical anesthesia
4. overdose
Surgical anesthesia:
What are the 1) regular respiration, no eyelid reflex
characteristics of stage 3 2)slowed breathing
anesthesia? 4 planes 3)stops breathing, no laryngeal reflexes
4)intercostal paralysis, fully dilated pupils
Characteristics of responds purposefully. Does not require airway
moderate/conscious intervention
sedation
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ABFAS boards (Rearfoot and forefoot) Exam
study guide COMPLETE EXAM Questions and
Answers (Verified Answers) (Latest Update 2025)
UPDATE!!
Save
Terms in this set (412)
non exothermic
Properties of Calcium
Must use powder
phosphate antibiotic
Peaks at 3 hours and then elutes over 72 hours
beads
120 day shelf life
Most common 5th Avulsion fracture (about 50% of 5th met fractures)
metatarsal fracture
normal IM between 4 and IM= 6.5-9.0
5? bowing angle=2.6
normal lateral bowing
angle?
What is the Myerson use of EHB in correction of HAV.
procedure?
What is biologic fixation?
5th met base fracture
stewart classification
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benefit of ropivicaine over less cardiotoxicity, but much more expensive.
bupivaine
most common cause of tarsal coalition
peroneal spastic flatfoot?
What causes a local Lower pKa
anesthetic to have faster
onset?
Where does the extensor There is no specific area that it originates from or
apparatus originate/insert inserts
What is a geode in A subchondral cyst
medical terms??
Insertion of EDB Extensor apparatus near base of proximal phalanx.
changes to X-ray machine increase mA by 1.5x
for fiberglass cast
What motion unlocks the Pronation of the STJ, this causes the femur to rotate
knee during gait cycle? laterally which will unlock the knee
Which inhaled anesthetic isoflurane
is the most
cardioprotective?
What is the half life of 6 hours
heparin?
Technetium binds to hydroxyapatite and is seen in
areas of high bone turnover.
Difference between
Gallium binds to WBC's and is seen in areas of
technetium and gallium
increased inflammation.
If used together, Technetium should be given first.
Which ASA class has 2-3x ASA class III: specifically a pulmonary complication
risk for post-op
complications.
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through the kidneys; should be avoided in those with
How is LMWH excreted?
kidney failure
Marcaine
Which local anesthetic is
lease likely to cause
although is is very rare for the other local anesthetics
methemoglobinemia?
anyway.
What does exposure Any factors or characteristics that may explain/predict
mean in medical research? a certain outcome.
What types of fixation Lag screws and dynamic compression plates.
provide compression and
also osteogenesis. The lack of motion stimulates osteogenesis
How do things provide
osteogenesis?
Why is alcohol used to phenol is insoluble in water, but is soluble in alcohol.
dilute phenol?
Should diuretics be held yes, hypotension is common in surgery and taking a
prior to surgery? diuretic may exacerbate the hypotension
anticoagulant that is a dabigatran
direct thrombin inhibitor?
Term in a research study study population
for all people who enter a
study regardless of
treatment, exposure, or
ability to complete the
study?
antibiotic for open 10-20 million units of penicillin due to possibility of
fracture at a farm? clostridium contamination.
Why is thermal necrosis of increased zone of resorption at osteotomy site
bone problematic?
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met base osteotomy with crescentic osteotomy
high rate of dorsal
malunion
Correction of digiti quinti inability of V-Y plasty to correct the deformity
varus with V-y skin plasty adequately
often doesn't work due
to...
When is midstance phase opposite side toe off.
of gait?
apex of deformity in 1st met cuneiform joint
anterior cavus foot with
occur at which joint?
effect on mu receptors Mu receptor are up regulated, this causes opioids to
with surgery? be more effective for pain control
What affect does this have
on pain killers?
most common Removal of the wrong extra digit.
complication with -Need adequate pre-op planning and vascular
polycactyly treatment. assessment.
1. amnesia/analgesia
What are the stages of 2. delirium
anesthesia? 3. surgical anesthesia
4. overdose
Surgical anesthesia:
What are the 1) regular respiration, no eyelid reflex
characteristics of stage 3 2)slowed breathing
anesthesia? 4 planes 3)stops breathing, no laryngeal reflexes
4)intercostal paralysis, fully dilated pupils
Characteristics of responds purposefully. Does not require airway
moderate/conscious intervention
sedation
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