Arthrex DEX IOT Exam Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
How does the Arthrex FT compression screw provide compression?
Correct Answer
The thread pitch is steeper at the tip of the screw than it is near the driver
Question 2
What percentage of less material doe the FiberTak Achilles Speedbridge contain, compared to the original Achilles
Speedbridge?
Correct Answer
25%
Question 3
What is the conventional name for a temporary external fixator spanning the ankle utilizing at least 2 pins in the tibia, a
transfixion pin in the calcaneus, and 2 carbon fiber rods?
Correct Answer
Delta frame
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,Question 4
What is the most common location for OCD's in the Talus?
Correct Answer
Anterolateral & Posteromedial
Question 5
What is unique about the screw trajectories in the proximal aspect of the ALPHA plate that is included in the Proximal
Humerus Plating System?
Correct Answer
The screws converge rather than diverge
Question 6
Which of the following is NOT one of the three ligaments that supports the ankle syndesmosis joint?
Correct Answer
ATFL
Question 7
The Lisfranc ligament originates on the ____ and inserts on the ____?
Correct Answer
Medial cuneiform, base of the 2nd metatarsal
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,Question 8
What does a stable intertroch fracture look like?
Correct Answer
(Look at X-Rays and know fracture types in the anatomy)
Question 9
T/F - The constant outer diameter of the Mini, Micro and Standard Compression FT screws allows the surgeon to change
the screw lengths without re-drilling when necessary.
Correct Answer
True
Question 10
Which two nerves are most at risk during a lateral ankle ligament operation?
Correct Answer
Sural Nerve/Superficial Peroneal Nerve
Question 11
T/F: The Distal Radius Plate is to be placed just distal to the watershed line to minimize tendon irritation
Correct Answer
False
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, Question 12
The Arthrex Long Trochanteric Nail and ES Nail are offered in what length size increments, starting at 30cm and ending at
42cm?
Correct Answer
3cm
Question 13
What size graft should be used for a thumb UCL reconstruction when using the 3.5 DX SwiveLock® SL anchor?
Correct Answer
2mm
Question 14
What is another name for the tarsal-metatarsal joint of the foot?
Correct Answer
Lisfranc's joint
Question 15
Compared to the Achilles Speedbridge instrumentation, the FiberTak Achilles Speedbridge repair utilizes what size drill bit?
Correct Answer
2.6mm
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Question 1
How does the Arthrex FT compression screw provide compression?
Correct Answer
The thread pitch is steeper at the tip of the screw than it is near the driver
Question 2
What percentage of less material doe the FiberTak Achilles Speedbridge contain, compared to the original Achilles
Speedbridge?
Correct Answer
25%
Question 3
What is the conventional name for a temporary external fixator spanning the ankle utilizing at least 2 pins in the tibia, a
transfixion pin in the calcaneus, and 2 carbon fiber rods?
Correct Answer
Delta frame
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,Question 4
What is the most common location for OCD's in the Talus?
Correct Answer
Anterolateral & Posteromedial
Question 5
What is unique about the screw trajectories in the proximal aspect of the ALPHA plate that is included in the Proximal
Humerus Plating System?
Correct Answer
The screws converge rather than diverge
Question 6
Which of the following is NOT one of the three ligaments that supports the ankle syndesmosis joint?
Correct Answer
ATFL
Question 7
The Lisfranc ligament originates on the ____ and inserts on the ____?
Correct Answer
Medial cuneiform, base of the 2nd metatarsal
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,Question 8
What does a stable intertroch fracture look like?
Correct Answer
(Look at X-Rays and know fracture types in the anatomy)
Question 9
T/F - The constant outer diameter of the Mini, Micro and Standard Compression FT screws allows the surgeon to change
the screw lengths without re-drilling when necessary.
Correct Answer
True
Question 10
Which two nerves are most at risk during a lateral ankle ligament operation?
Correct Answer
Sural Nerve/Superficial Peroneal Nerve
Question 11
T/F: The Distal Radius Plate is to be placed just distal to the watershed line to minimize tendon irritation
Correct Answer
False
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, Question 12
The Arthrex Long Trochanteric Nail and ES Nail are offered in what length size increments, starting at 30cm and ending at
42cm?
Correct Answer
3cm
Question 13
What size graft should be used for a thumb UCL reconstruction when using the 3.5 DX SwiveLock® SL anchor?
Correct Answer
2mm
Question 14
What is another name for the tarsal-metatarsal joint of the foot?
Correct Answer
Lisfranc's joint
Question 15
Compared to the Achilles Speedbridge instrumentation, the FiberTak Achilles Speedbridge repair utilizes what size drill bit?
Correct Answer
2.6mm
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