ASSESSMENT PAPER ORTHOPEDIC
PROCEDURES COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS VERIFIED A+
◉ When referring to knee lower limb alignment, what is the normal
Q angle for a female? Answer: 18 degrees
◉ T/F: Valgus alignment of a joint exists when any distal segment of
the joint extends lateral to the joint. Answer: True
◉ Which statement regarding the MPFL is TRUE: Answer: It inserts
on the upper 1/2 (superior) of the patella
◉ The PCL inhibits POSTERIOR translation of the tibia? Answer:
True
◉ What is the default ablation setting of the MP90 and XL90 probes?
Answer: 7
,◉ What feature does the Arthrex SynergyRF bipolar ablation system
have that NONE of the competitors have? Answer: Integrates with
the Synergy Imaging Platform
◉ What is the largest arthroscopic segment for bipolar RF products?
Answer: Shoulder
◉ What angle tip does the Apollo Hook Probe have? Answer: 90
◉ T/F: The Coracoclavicular (CC) Ligaments are composed of the
Conoid and Trapezoid Ligaments. Answer: True
◉ Which of the following is an advantage of our clavicle fracture
plate is? Answer: ALL OF THE ABOVE (Low profile, Integration of
the Dog Bone ™M button technique for AC joint repair, Stainless
Steel)
◉ When seating the AC DogBone™ Button at the base of the
coracoid, the concavity should seat against the coracoid and the
orientation line should be in line with the Answer: Arch of the
coracoid
◉ The distal locking screws in the Clavicle Plate and Screw System
are what size? Answer: 2.7 mm
, ◉ Which nerve needs to be identified during UCL reconstruction?
Answer: Medial antebrachial cutaneous nerve
◉ What is the necessary graft length when performing an Elbow
UCL Reconstruction? Answer: 15-17 cm
◉ During an Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction, which
portion of the ligament is reconstructed? Answer: Anterior
◉ What is the shelf life of Arthrex Amnion™ Matrix? Answer: 5 years
◉ What was the main objective in the development of the
InternalBrace™ implant? Answer: ALL OF THE ABOVE
(biocompatability, biomechanically adequate to encourage healing
without replacing ligament, quick recovery and safer mobility, no
need for casting)
◉ The PowerPick™ instrument was initially designed to make quick
work of: Answer: Microfracture procedures
◉ T/F: The origin of the ALL is near the lateral epicondyle and the
insertion point is halfway between Gerdy's tubercle and the fibular
head. Answer: True