DEX Arthrex Exam Questions with All Correct Answers
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DEX Arthrex Exam Questions with All Correct Answers
Which distal extremity anchors are knotless? - Answer-Swivelocks, pushlocks and corkscrew
What is the name and size of our smallest DEX suture anchor - Answer-nano corkscrew, 1.1 mm x 5mm
What information about our distal extremity ancho...
DEX Arthrex Exam Questions with
All Correct Answers
Which distal extremity anchors are knotless? - Answer-Swivelocks, pushlocks and
corkscrew
What is the name and size of our smallest DEX suture anchor - Answer-nano
corkscrew, 1.1 mm x 5mm
What information about our distal extremity anchors can be found on the back page of
the distal extremities anchor brochure - Answer-All of the above (inner diameter, outer
diameter, drill size, material)
What is the Arthrex BioComposite material for Distal Extremity anchors composed of? -
Answer-PLLA
PLDLA
PGA + β-TCP
PLDLA + β-TCP
What is the correct length of the 3.5 mm DX swivelock SL anchor? - Answer-4mm,
eyelet 4.5 mm PEEK anchor
Which of the following is not one of Arthrex's strength when it comes to distal extremity
anchors? - Answer-Fixation through wings0 None of our anchors have wings
Arthrex offers competitive trade-out deals for small joint anchors subject to RM and PM
approval. - Answer-True
Technique Steps For Anterior Fusion Plate: - Answer-1). Fixation of the talus (non-
locking and locking screws)
2). Drill eccentrically (proximal) in the oblong hole (non-locking 4.5mm)
3). Over drill & drill for the anatomic compression hole (5.5 mm Cancellous)
4). Drill and fill the rest on surgeon preference
Technique Steps for Lateral TT Plate - Answer-1). Fixation of the talus (non-locking and
locking screws)
2). Drill eccentrically (proximal) in the oblong hole (non-locking 4.5 mm)
3). Over drill & drill for the anatomic compression hole (5.5 mm Cancellous)
4). Drill and fill the rest on surgeon preference
Technique steps for Lateral TTC: - Answer-1). Talus fixation (one or preferably all holes)
2). Drill eccentrically (distal) in the oblong hole in the calcaneus w/4.5 mm Non-locking
, 3). Drill eccentrically (proximal) in oblong hole in the tibia w/5.5 mm screw
4). Over drill & drill the anatomic compression hole
Which ankle fusion plate has the highest usage - Answer-Anterior
Which ankle fusion plate has the least usage - Answer-posterior
Which ankle fusion plate experiences moderate usage? - Answer-Lateral TTC
The ankle fusion plating system includes what size screws? - Answer-6.7 mm
Cannulated LAG screws, 4.5 mm Locking and Non-locking and 5.5 mm Cancellous and
7.0 mm
What size fiber wire is provided in the CPR system? - Answer-Size 0
When tying the sutures over the cortical bridge on the base of the proximal phalanx
during a CPR case, the toe must be held in: - Answer-20-30 degrees of plantar flexion4
How many points of fixation does our anterior TT fusion plate have? - Answer-4
Fixed ankle deformity and significant ankle arthritis is what stage of flatfoot deformity? -
Answer-Stage 4
How does medial column stability relate to pathology? - Answer-When medial column
instability occurs, there is TMT Joint pathological deformity.
Pullout Strength: Tenodesis Techniques, Blind tunnel, Pull through, Suture Anchor -
Answer-Blind tunnel = 160 N
Pull Through = 144 N
Suture Anchor = 69 N
Deltoid Ligament Reconstruction is indicated for which stage(s) of Pes Planus (Flat
foot)? - Answer-Stages III and IV
What are 2 Functions of the Spring (or Calcanealnavicular) Ligament? - Answer-1).
Provides support to the medial arch
2). Supports the talar head
**Note-If the Spring Ligament is injured it is the main reason for flat foot deformity.
What are the benefits of the TightRope XP - Answer-Micromotion, knotless, permanent
fixation, proved reduction, 1200 N of force
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