Arthrex DEX IOT Study Guide - Questions and Answers

Arthrex DEX IOT Study Guide - Questions and Answers Surgical repair of the lateral ankle ligament is most often accomplished with which procedure? - (A): Modified Brostrom-Gould Procedure - (B): Lateral Ankle Reconstru ...

Arthrex DEX IOT Study Guide - Questions and Answers Surgical repair of the lateral ankle ligament is most often accomplished with which procedure? - (A): Modified Brostrom-Gould Procedure - (B): Lateral Ankle Reconstruction - (C): Syndesmosis TightRope - (D): Watson Jones Procedure The following statements about the 1.1 Mini TightRope technique are true EXCEPT: (Placement of the guide wire should be from second to first metatarsal) - (A): Indicated for small to moderate flexible defomities - (B): The oblong (oval) button should sit on suchondral bone of eminence excision - (C): Helps maintain a long-term reduction - (D): Post-Operative protocol should be slow and progressive True or False: The mini tightrope FT features either a 4.5 Bio version or a 3.5 Titanium version - (A): True - (B): False A patient displays a flexible hallux valgus deformity and the x-rays reveal an IMA of 15 degrees, the best choice of treatment should consist of: - (A): Distal Mini TightRope 1.1 mm double construct - (B): Proximal Mini TightRope 2.7 mm - (C): Distal FT Mini Tight Rope and proximal osteotomy - (D): Distal and Proximal osteotomies - (E): None of the above What is the appropriate treatment for a rigid hallux valgus deformity with arthritic changes in the MTP joint? - (A): Cheilectomy - (B): Chevron Osteotomy - (C): MTP Arthrodesis - (D): Akin Osteotomy The Metatarsophalangeal (MTP) fusion plate is pre-contoured to provide this final anatomical position: - (A): 8° of dorsiflexion and 5° of pronation - (B): 8° of plantarflexion and 5° valgus - (C): 8° of dorsiflexion and 5° varus - (D): 8° of dorsiflexion and 5° valgus Nano instrumentation can be used with: - (A): 4 mm small arthroscopies - (B): small joint arthroscopies - (C): nanoscope system - (D): all of the Above What are the fluid management options for the nanoscope? - (A): syringe - (B): syringe and gravity - (C): syringe, gravity, and pump systems - (D): gravity The Nano camera must be calibrated prior to use? - (A): True - (B): False What is the inner diameter for the Nano working cannulas? - (A): 2.1 - (B): 2.7 - (C): 3.2 Which component included the 2.7mm diameter nano cannula and insertion kit that can be placed over the nano cannula to position during instrument removal? - (A): medical trade tape - (B): Coban self adherent wrap - (C): Tegaderm Transparent film dressing - (D): none of the above How many different working lengths do the nano cannulas have? - (A): 3 - (B): 4 - (C): 5 - (D): 6 How much more resistant to tissue pull-through is LabralTape compared to #2 suture? - (A): 24% - (B): 29% - (C): 37% How much more resistant to tissue pull-through is the 1.3mm SutureTape compared to #2 suture? - (A): 12% - (B): 18% - (C): 21% - (D): 30% What size Fiberwires does Arthrex manufacture? #5, #2, #1, 0, 2-0, 3-0, 4-0 What suture is on the Knotless syndesmosis tightrope? - (A): #2 Fiberwire - (B): #5 Fiberwire - (C): #2 coreless Fiberwire (UHMWPE) - (D): #5 coreless Fiberwire (UHMWPE) There are several published peer-reviewed studies that show that under the best of conditions, even in the hands of skilled surgeons it is difficult for surgeons to gain and accurate reduction of the ankle syndesmosis using fluoroscopic imaging and clamps in the operating room - (A): True - (B): False Which way should a surgeon aim their drill for a Syndesmosis TightRope? - (A): 30° anterior to the coronal plane - (B): 30° posterior to the coronal plane - (C): inline with the coronal plane Ankle Syndesmosis is considered a joint with multiple planes of motion. The Ankle Syndesmosis TightRope is designed to allow motion in these planes while preventing tib-fib diastasis. (A): True (B): False Which of the following are complication of screw fixation for syndesomosis injury? - (A): Loosening - (B): Breakage - (C): Need of second operation - (D): All the above Trim-It pins are made of what biologically sound material: - (A): PGA - (B): PLLA - (C): PGA and PLLA - (D): Beta-TriCalcium Phosphate - (E): All the above - (F): None of the above The partial threads of the 6.7 mm cannulated screws are 18mm and 24mm. - (A): True - (B): False - The threads are 18 and 28 mm How many holes does the left and right specific Long 5th Metatarsal Hook Plate have? - (A): 5 - (B): 6 - (C): 7 - (D): 8 What size screws do we offer in our 5th Met Fracture set? - (A): 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 - (B): 4.5, 5.5, 6.0 - (C): 5.0, 5.5, 6.0 The ideal surgical treatment for an adult Jones Fracture is: - (A): 5.5 mm screw - (B): 2.7 mm screw - (C): 3.5 mm screw - (D): 6.7 mm screw Which statement about the 5th Met Fracture set is FALSE - (A): We have cannulated system for solid titanium screw - (B): Arthrex jones screws have low profile heads - (C): The thread pitch changes on the end of the screw to achieve compression - (D): The screw comes in 4.5, 5.5, and 6.0