DEX IOT - Questions With In-Depth Solutions
The normal Hallux Valgus Angle (HVA) is Right Ans - <15 degrees
Which of the following can cause a lesser toe deformity? Right Ans - ALL of
the above: Long toes, inappropriate shoe wear, repeated hyperextension of
the MTP joint
When using the RetroFusion PIP joint arthrodesis implant screw, final
compression of the joint is accomplished by turning the screwdriver: Right
Ans - clockwise
which of the following toe deformities includes hyperextension of the MTP
joint, flexion of the PIP joint, and flexion of the DIP joint? Right Ans - Claw
toe
which of the following products can be used for passing suture through the
plantar plate in the CPR technique? Right Ans - All of the above: mini
scorpion dx suture passer. arthrex viper, pigtail suturelasso suture passer
T or F: The minitightrope FT implant features either a 4.5 bio option or a 3.5
titanium option Right Ans - true
double compression plates are available in which sizes Right Ans - 20, 25,
and 30 mm
When tying the sutures over the proximal phalanx in the CPR technique, what
position should you hold the toe in for correct anatomical placement? Right
Ans - 20-30 degrees plantar flexion
T or F: the two sizes for retrofusion PIP joint arthrodesis implant screws are
20mm and 24 mm Right Ans - true
T or F: ACD-A can be added to the ACP syringe after the fact if you realize you
need more time before the application Right Ans - false
The normal Intermetatarsal Angle (IMA) is: Right Ans - <9 degrees
, T or F: the most commonly used surgical procedure to treat hallux rigidus is a
cheilectomy Right Ans - true
the MTP fusion plate is pre-contoured the provide this final anatomical
position: Right Ans - 8 degrees of dorsiflexion and 5 degrees of valgus
T or F: The variable pitch of the compression FT screws gain compression by
having a large pitch on the leading end and smaller pitch on the trailing end
creates compression as screw advances Right Ans - true
advantage of the mini open technique over ECTR is that the surgeon will have
a better view of the transverse carpal ligament and the patient will enjoy a
faster return to recovery Right Ans - false
which of the following conditions can mimic the symptoms of carpal tunnel
syndrome? Right Ans - all of the above: cervical radiculopathy, median
nerve entrapment at the elbow, thumb cmc arthritis, nonspecific tenosynovitis
the surgeon should aim for the base of which finger when inserting the
centerline endoscopic carpal tunnel release into the carpal canal Right Ans
- ring
what physical exam test shows a positive result when the patient feels "zaps"
to the fingertips as an examiner taps over the median nerve at the wrist
Right Ans - tinels
what area of the hand does the median nerve give sensory innervation?
Right Ans - the palmar aspect of the thumb, index, long and radial half of the
ring finger
T or F: There are several published peer reviewed studies that show that
under the best of conditions, even under the hands of skilled surgeons it is
difficult for surgeons to gain an accurate reduction of the ankle syndesmosis
using fluro imaging and clamps in the OR Right Ans - true
if a surgeons start point with fibulock nail is too lateral, what deformity at the
fracture is possible Right Ans - varus
The normal Hallux Valgus Angle (HVA) is Right Ans - <15 degrees
Which of the following can cause a lesser toe deformity? Right Ans - ALL of
the above: Long toes, inappropriate shoe wear, repeated hyperextension of
the MTP joint
When using the RetroFusion PIP joint arthrodesis implant screw, final
compression of the joint is accomplished by turning the screwdriver: Right
Ans - clockwise
which of the following toe deformities includes hyperextension of the MTP
joint, flexion of the PIP joint, and flexion of the DIP joint? Right Ans - Claw
toe
which of the following products can be used for passing suture through the
plantar plate in the CPR technique? Right Ans - All of the above: mini
scorpion dx suture passer. arthrex viper, pigtail suturelasso suture passer
T or F: The minitightrope FT implant features either a 4.5 bio option or a 3.5
titanium option Right Ans - true
double compression plates are available in which sizes Right Ans - 20, 25,
and 30 mm
When tying the sutures over the proximal phalanx in the CPR technique, what
position should you hold the toe in for correct anatomical placement? Right
Ans - 20-30 degrees plantar flexion
T or F: the two sizes for retrofusion PIP joint arthrodesis implant screws are
20mm and 24 mm Right Ans - true
T or F: ACD-A can be added to the ACP syringe after the fact if you realize you
need more time before the application Right Ans - false
The normal Intermetatarsal Angle (IMA) is: Right Ans - <9 degrees
, T or F: the most commonly used surgical procedure to treat hallux rigidus is a
cheilectomy Right Ans - true
the MTP fusion plate is pre-contoured the provide this final anatomical
position: Right Ans - 8 degrees of dorsiflexion and 5 degrees of valgus
T or F: The variable pitch of the compression FT screws gain compression by
having a large pitch on the leading end and smaller pitch on the trailing end
creates compression as screw advances Right Ans - true
advantage of the mini open technique over ECTR is that the surgeon will have
a better view of the transverse carpal ligament and the patient will enjoy a
faster return to recovery Right Ans - false
which of the following conditions can mimic the symptoms of carpal tunnel
syndrome? Right Ans - all of the above: cervical radiculopathy, median
nerve entrapment at the elbow, thumb cmc arthritis, nonspecific tenosynovitis
the surgeon should aim for the base of which finger when inserting the
centerline endoscopic carpal tunnel release into the carpal canal Right Ans
- ring
what physical exam test shows a positive result when the patient feels "zaps"
to the fingertips as an examiner taps over the median nerve at the wrist
Right Ans - tinels
what area of the hand does the median nerve give sensory innervation?
Right Ans - the palmar aspect of the thumb, index, long and radial half of the
ring finger
T or F: There are several published peer reviewed studies that show that
under the best of conditions, even under the hands of skilled surgeons it is
difficult for surgeons to gain an accurate reduction of the ankle syndesmosis
using fluro imaging and clamps in the OR Right Ans - true
if a surgeons start point with fibulock nail is too lateral, what deformity at the
fracture is possible Right Ans - varus
