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What is special about the batteries Arthrex uses? - ANSWER-
They are smart meaning they monitor the health of themselves
and report it on the charger
How do you calculate Power? - ANSWER-Speed x torque
What is the point of carpal tunnel surgery? - ANSWER-The
transverse carpal ligament (Ceiling) is cut which gives the
nerve more space in the tunnel
What is the aim point for incision in carpal tunnel surgery? -
ANSWER-The radial border of the ring finger.
What is the size of the incision in carpal tunnel surgery? –
ANSWER-Approximately 1cm in the proximal wrist crease.
What parts make up the Thumb UCL? - ANSWER-Composed of
proper UCL and accessory UCL.
,What is the role of the proper and accessory thumb UCL
ligaments? - ANSWER-The Proper ulnar collateral ligament
resist valges stress when the thumb is in flexion
The accessory ulnar collateral ligament resist valves stress
when the thumb is in extension
What are the 5 planes of motion in the thumb? - ANSWER-
Flexion, Extension, Opposition, Adduction, Abduction
What do the collateral ligaments of the thumb support -
ANSWER-Pinching
Describe the paths of the proper UCL and accessory UCL. -
ANSWER-Proper runs from dorsal side of 1st metacarpal and
inserts on base of proximal phalanx, accessory UCL runs under
the joint.
What are the three types of Thumb UCL injuries? - ANSWER-
Full tear. Avulsion fracture of ulnar volar base of proximal
phalnx and tear, avulsion fracture without tear.
What is Gamekeeper's thumb? - ANSWER-Chronic attenuation
or overuse of the UCL.
, What is a Stener's lesion? - ANSWER-Adductor aponeurosis
gets between ruptured UCL and its insertion site.
What is another name for the ankle joint? - ANSWER-Talocrural
joint
What bones make up the talocrural joint? - ANSWER-Fibula,
tibia, and talus
Where is the tibiotalar joint? - ANSWER-Medial malleolus
Where is the talofibular joint? - ANSWER-Lateral malleolus
Where is the tibiofibular joint? - ANSWER-Syndesmosis
What movements are possible at the talocrural joint? -
ANSWER-Dorsiflexion (toes up) and plantar flexion (toes down)
What bones make up the subtalar joint? - ANSWER-Calcaneus
and talus
What movements are possible at the subtalar joint? - ANSWER-
Eversion (sole of foot away from midline) and inversion (sole of
foot towards midline)