ABFAS Review questions with correct answers

18 y/o gymnast substance acute inversion ankle injury and ruptures her lateral collateral ligaments (a)NWB 6 weeks, ankle Brace (b)Ankle bracing followed by aggressive PT 12 weeks (c)Early functional rehab program (d)NWB x8 weeks followed by PT - Correct Answer-(c) Early functional rehab program Patient is a 45 y/o male performing a triple arthrodesis he has 6 degrees of tibial varum what is the appropriate position for the calcaneus to the tibia to be in this position? (a)4 Degrees Everted (b)6 Degrees Everted (c)8 Degrees Everted (d)10 Degrees Everted - Correct Answer-(c)8 Degrees Everted Performing a triple arthrodesis if you translate the talus anteriorly on the calcaneus what would be the effect? (a)Anterior talus will plantarflex the forefoot increase the arch height (b)Anterior talus will dorsiflex the forefoot and increase arch height (c)Anterior talus will plantarflex the forefoot and decrease arch height (d)Anterior talus will dorsiflex the forefoot and decrease the arch height - Correct Answer-(a)Anterior talus will plantarflex the forefoot increase the arch height You are performing a pantalar arthrodesis. The patient is a smoker and you are concerned about a nonunion. Which joint has the highest risk of nonunion?