DEX Module 3 Exam Questions and
Answers All Correct
Which of the following can cause a lesser toe deformity? - Answer-All of the above (long
toes, inappropriate shoe wear, repeated hypertension of the MTP joint)
True or False: The two sizes for the RetroFusion PIP joint arthrodesis implant screws
are 20mm and 24mm. - Answer-True
The normal Hallux Valgus Angle (HVA) is: - Answer-<15 degrees
The ankle fracture seen in this x-ray is classified as a Danis-Weber type B. In this case
the surgeon would need to be concerned about an unstable syndesmosis joint. -
Answer-True
True or False: 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. - Answer-True
True or False: There are several published peer-reviewed studies that show that under
the best of conditions , even in the hands of a skilled surgeon it is difficult for surgeons
to gain an accurate reduction of the ankle syndesmosis using fluoroscopic imaging and
clamps in the operating room. - Answer-True
True or False: The Mini TightRope FT implant features either a 4.5mm Bio version or a
3.5 mm titanium version. - Answer-True
The normal Intermetatarsal Angle is: - Answer-< 9 degrees
Which of the following products can be used for passing suture through the planar plate
in the CPR technique? - Answer-All of the above (Mini Scorpion DX suture passer,
Arthrex Viper, Pigtail SutureLasso suture passer)
The metatarsophalangeal (MTP) fusion plate is pre-contoured to provide this final
anatomic position: - Answer-8 degrees of dorsiflexion and 5 degrees of valgus
What are the advertised sizes of the compression Ft screw line? - Answer-Micro:2.5,
Mini: 3.5, Standard: 4.0, Large:5.0, X-Large: 7.0
The surgeon should aim for the base of which finger when inserting the Centerline
endoscopic carpal tunnel release into the carpal canal? - Answer-Ring
Answers All Correct
Which of the following can cause a lesser toe deformity? - Answer-All of the above (long
toes, inappropriate shoe wear, repeated hypertension of the MTP joint)
True or False: The two sizes for the RetroFusion PIP joint arthrodesis implant screws
are 20mm and 24mm. - Answer-True
The normal Hallux Valgus Angle (HVA) is: - Answer-<15 degrees
The ankle fracture seen in this x-ray is classified as a Danis-Weber type B. In this case
the surgeon would need to be concerned about an unstable syndesmosis joint. -
Answer-True
True or False: 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. - Answer-True
True or False: There are several published peer-reviewed studies that show that under
the best of conditions , even in the hands of a skilled surgeon it is difficult for surgeons
to gain an accurate reduction of the ankle syndesmosis using fluoroscopic imaging and
clamps in the operating room. - Answer-True
True or False: The Mini TightRope FT implant features either a 4.5mm Bio version or a
3.5 mm titanium version. - Answer-True
The normal Intermetatarsal Angle is: - Answer-< 9 degrees
Which of the following products can be used for passing suture through the planar plate
in the CPR technique? - Answer-All of the above (Mini Scorpion DX suture passer,
Arthrex Viper, Pigtail SutureLasso suture passer)
The metatarsophalangeal (MTP) fusion plate is pre-contoured to provide this final
anatomic position: - Answer-8 degrees of dorsiflexion and 5 degrees of valgus
What are the advertised sizes of the compression Ft screw line? - Answer-Micro:2.5,
Mini: 3.5, Standard: 4.0, Large:5.0, X-Large: 7.0
The surgeon should aim for the base of which finger when inserting the Centerline
endoscopic carpal tunnel release into the carpal canal? - Answer-Ring
