ABFAS BOARD EXAM 2 VERSIONS {REARFOOT AND
FOREFOOT}/ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY A+ GRADED
WITH EXPERT FEEDBACK TOP RATED VERSION FOR |
2025/2026 NEW!!{REVISED}
What is stripped during steindler stripping - ANSWER-release of
the:
FDB
abductor digiti quinti
abductor hallucis
which metal, common in implants, is not in stainless steel? -
ANSWER-titanium
What type of fixation is an IM rod? - ANSWER-splinting
Which way does the koutsogianis slide the calc? - ANSWER-
medial
Which way does a dwyer osteotomy slide the calc? - ANSWER-
laterally
,when is a keck and kelly proceudre indicated? - ANSWER-
retrocralcaneal exostosis
-it is a dorsally based wedge of the posterior calc meant to
decompress the area
what term refers to any factor/characteristic that may predict an
outcome? - ANSWER-exposure
when should coumadin be resumed post-op? - ANSWER-24
hours after surgery
typical postoperative protocol for retrograde drilling of OCD? -
ANSWER-early post-op motion with limited weightbearing in
boot for 6 weeks
How is LMWH metabolized? - ANSWER-in the kidney
when is it ok to fuse an ankle in slight equinus? - ANSWER-weak
quadricep muscles
what local anesthetic property determines potency? - ANSWER-
lipid solubility
deepest muscle in the deep posterior calf compartment? -
ANSWER-tibialis posterior
,best modality to diagnose calcaneal or cuboid stress fracture? -
ANSWER-MRI
when doing a delayed flap, when is the graft ready to be
mobilized? – ANSWER-14 days
Which bone tumor is most likely to be found in the epiphysis of
the bone? - ANSWER-chondroblastoma
common complication of calcaneucuboid arthroscopy -
ANSWER-peroneus brevis tendinitis
when is a second dose of intraoperative antiobiotic indicated? –
ANSWER-significant blood loss
surgery longer than 2 hours
immunocompromise
which nerve fibers are mostly easily blocked with local
anesthetic? - ANSWER-B fibers
What does charcot with infection look like on MRI? - ANSWER-
joint erosions sinus tract
replacement of soft
tissues rim
, enhancement diffuse
marrow abnormality
What is the purpose of a SACH heel in an orthotic? - ANSWER-
shock absorber
How long should a patient be NWB after gastroc recession -
ANSWER-4-6 weeks
What surgical procedure is indicated when the midtarsal joint
won't lock when heel is held in neutral? - ANSWER-evan's
calcaneal osteotomy
thurston holland sign is a sign of what? - ANSWER-Salter Harris
II or IV
most common cause of flap failure - ANSWER-anastomotic
thrombosis
what is more sensitive to radiation? Bone Marrow or GI tract? -
ANSWER-bone marrow is most senstiive, GI is next most
senstitive followed by CNS
skewfoot is late stage sequalae of...? - ANSWER-met adductus
FOREFOOT}/ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY A+ GRADED
WITH EXPERT FEEDBACK TOP RATED VERSION FOR |
2025/2026 NEW!!{REVISED}
What is stripped during steindler stripping - ANSWER-release of
the:
FDB
abductor digiti quinti
abductor hallucis
which metal, common in implants, is not in stainless steel? -
ANSWER-titanium
What type of fixation is an IM rod? - ANSWER-splinting
Which way does the koutsogianis slide the calc? - ANSWER-
medial
Which way does a dwyer osteotomy slide the calc? - ANSWER-
laterally
,when is a keck and kelly proceudre indicated? - ANSWER-
retrocralcaneal exostosis
-it is a dorsally based wedge of the posterior calc meant to
decompress the area
what term refers to any factor/characteristic that may predict an
outcome? - ANSWER-exposure
when should coumadin be resumed post-op? - ANSWER-24
hours after surgery
typical postoperative protocol for retrograde drilling of OCD? -
ANSWER-early post-op motion with limited weightbearing in
boot for 6 weeks
How is LMWH metabolized? - ANSWER-in the kidney
when is it ok to fuse an ankle in slight equinus? - ANSWER-weak
quadricep muscles
what local anesthetic property determines potency? - ANSWER-
lipid solubility
deepest muscle in the deep posterior calf compartment? -
ANSWER-tibialis posterior
,best modality to diagnose calcaneal or cuboid stress fracture? -
ANSWER-MRI
when doing a delayed flap, when is the graft ready to be
mobilized? – ANSWER-14 days
Which bone tumor is most likely to be found in the epiphysis of
the bone? - ANSWER-chondroblastoma
common complication of calcaneucuboid arthroscopy -
ANSWER-peroneus brevis tendinitis
when is a second dose of intraoperative antiobiotic indicated? –
ANSWER-significant blood loss
surgery longer than 2 hours
immunocompromise
which nerve fibers are mostly easily blocked with local
anesthetic? - ANSWER-B fibers
What does charcot with infection look like on MRI? - ANSWER-
joint erosions sinus tract
replacement of soft
tissues rim
, enhancement diffuse
marrow abnormality
What is the purpose of a SACH heel in an orthotic? - ANSWER-
shock absorber
How long should a patient be NWB after gastroc recession -
ANSWER-4-6 weeks
What surgical procedure is indicated when the midtarsal joint
won't lock when heel is held in neutral? - ANSWER-evan's
calcaneal osteotomy
thurston holland sign is a sign of what? - ANSWER-Salter Harris
II or IV
most common cause of flap failure - ANSWER-anastomotic
thrombosis
what is more sensitive to radiation? Bone Marrow or GI tract? -
ANSWER-bone marrow is most senstiive, GI is next most
senstitive followed by CNS
skewfoot is late stage sequalae of...? - ANSWER-met adductus
