Arthrex ACE Trainings- Sports questions
n correct answers
The MPFL is the main passive stabilizer against lateral patella displacement and is at its tightest in what
degree of flexion?
A. 0-30 degrees
B. 0-180 degrees
C. 60-90 degrees - correct answer ✔✔A. 0-30 degrees
What landmark does Schottles Point refer to when discussing MPFL?
A. distal patella attachment
B. superior patella attachment
C. femoral attachment
D. tibial attachment - correct answer ✔✔C. femoral attachment
Which statement regarding MPFL is TRUE:
A. it inserts on the upper 1/2 (superior) of the patella
B. it inserts on the lateral femur
C. it inserts on the lower 1/2 (inferior) of the patella
D. it prevents medial subluxation of the patella
E. all of the above - correct answer ✔✔A. it inserts on the upper 1/2 (superior) of the patella
True or False: the use of the MPFL template included in the 3.9 mm BioComposite SwiveLock implant
MPFL kit is advantageous in establishing the proper position of the femoral insertion of the MPFL, which
is critical for maintaining proper joint biomechanics of the patellofemoral joint throughout range of
motion. - correct answer ✔✔True
When using the MPFL template included in the 3.9 mm BioComposite SwiveLock implant MPFL kit the
insertion point of the guide pin is approximately:
, A. 1 mm anterior to the posterior cortex extension line; 2.5 mm distal to the posterior articular border of
the medial femoral condyle; proximal to the level of the posterior point of Blumensaat's line
B. 2.5 mm anterior to the posterior cortex extension line; 1 mm distal to the posterior articular border of
the medial femoral condyle; proximal to the level of the posterior point of Blumensaat's line
C. 1 mm anterior to the posterior cortex extension line; 2.5 mm distal to the posterior articular border of
the medial femoral condyle; distal to the level of the posterior point of Blumensaat's line - correct
answer ✔✔A. 1 mm anterior to the posterior cortex extension line; 2.5 mm distal to the posterior
articular border of the medial femoral condyle; proximal to the level of the posterior point of
Blumensaat's line
The 3.9 BioComposite SwiveLock MPFL kits come in which of the two options:
A. MPFL Implant System with BioComposite FastThread Interference Screw for femoral fixation and MPFL
Implant System with TightRope implant for femoral fixation
B. MPFL Implant System with InternalBrace implant for femoral fixation and MPFL Implant System with
BioComposite FastThread Interference Screw for femoral fixation
C. MPFL Implant System with PEEK Interference Screw for femoral fixation and MPFL Implant System
with TightRope Implant for femoral fixation
D. MPFL Implant System with InternalBrace implant for femoral fixation and MPFL Implant System with
PEEK Interference Screw for femoral fixation - correct answer ✔✔A. MPFL Implant System with
BioComposite FastThread Interference Screw for femoral fixation and MPFL Implant System with
TightRope implant for femoral fixation
What is the appropriate diameter and length of the gracilis autograft tendon needed for MPFL
reconstruction when using the 3.9mm BioComposite SwiveLock Implant MPFL Kit?
A. Approximately 2 mm in diameter and minimum 18 cm in length
B. Approximately 12 mm in diameter and minimum 25 cm in length
C. Approximately 8 mm in diameter and minimum 16 cm in length
D. Approximately 4 mm in diameter and minimum 18 cm in length
E. All of the above are acceptable - correct answer ✔✔D. Approximately 4 mm in diameter and minimum
18 cm in length
True or False: The 3.9 mm BioComposite SwiveLock Implant MPFL Kit is the first FDA-cleared system for
MPFL reconstruction. - correct answer ✔✔True
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