DEX EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
One major advantage of the dualwave pump over traditional inflow only is: - Answer -
DualWave pumps automatically regulate inflow and outflow to maintain a constant fluid
pressure in the joint
The supraspinatus Tendon attaches to what structure? - Answer -Greater tuberosity of
the humerus
A speedbridge rotator cuff repair consists of __anchors medial and ___ anchors lateral.
- Answer -2 & 2
The primary function of the supraspinatus muscle is to move the arm in this motion. -
Answer -ABduction
All of the following are muscles/tendons of the rotator cuff, EXCEPT: - Answer -Teres
Major
The primary fucntion of the subscapularis is to move the arm in this motion: - Answer -
Internal Rotation
True or False: The DualWave is designed to operate as either an inflow/outflow or an
inflow only pump. - Answer -True
True or False: Synergy UHD4 4K imaging console has 4 times the resolution as
standard HD. True - Answer -
Proximal refers to being closer to the main mass of the body. - Answer -True
True or False: Platelets (thrombocytes) are a component of white blood that do not
contain a nucleus. Therefore, platelets are not truly cells. - Answer -False
True or False: The labrum is a fibrocartilaginous ring that provides stability to the
glenohumeral joint. - Answer -True
True or False: An advantage of the Knotless Ankle Tightrope is earlier weight bearing
compared to screw fixation. - Answer -True
,The Quadriceps Femoris refers to which of the following? - Answer -All of the following:
Rectus Femoris, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Lateralis, & Vastus Intermedius
Of the major knee ligaments, which one below is not intra-articular? - Answer -Lateral
Collateral Ligament
What is the strongest ligament in the ankle syndesmotic ligament complex? - Answer -
PiTFL
Which word describes red blood cells? - Answer -Erythrocytes
What is the most common motion responsible for lateral ankle sprains? - Answer -
Inversion, Plantar-Flexion (Internal rotation)
True or False: in the ACL deficient knee, the tibia can abnormally translate anteriorly. -
Answer -True
Which of the following are complications of screw fixation of syndesmosis injury: -
Answer -All of the above: looseing, breakage, need of second operation.
What is the most common ligament disruption involved in lateral ankle sprains? -
Answer -ATFL
What two nerves are most at risk when surgeons perform a lateral ankle ligament
operation? - Answer -Sural nerve & superficial peroneal nerve
True or False: Females are 4-5 times more prone to ACL injury. - Answer -True
What three bones make up the ankle joint. - Answer -Tibia, Fibula, & Talus
Which of the following are common causes of ACL injury? - Answer -All of the above:
changing direction rapidly, suddenly stopping, landing from a jump.
The coracoclavicular ligaments are composed of the conoid and trapezium. - Answer -
False
Which carrier is within Allosync DBM, putty, gel, and paste which allows is to become
more viscous and harden, at body temperature? - Answer -Reverse Phase Medium
The Synergy MSK Ultrasound is only designed to be used in the clinic setting. It should
not be used in the operating room. - Answer -False
The distal biceps has what type of attachment to which corresponding forearm bone? -
Answer -Ribbon-like and radial tuberosity
,Jumpstart generates electricity to kill pathogens including many drug resistant bacteria.
- Answer -True
The Synergy Resection Console can control two handpieces independently as well as
simultaneously. - Answer -True
A patient experiencing pain with shoe wear and swelling for several months located at
the posterior aspect of their heel is more likely to have what type of achilles tendon
disorder? - Answer -Insertional Achilles Tendinitis
When performing the achilles mid-substance speedbridge, how many times should the
passing needle be passed through the PARS jig? - Answer -5
BioCartilage contains living chondrocytes. - Answer -False
The intertubercular groove contains which head of the biceps? - Answer -Long head
The zones of the meniscus are determined by: - Answer -Blood supply
The bicep is the major flexor of the elbow. - Answer -False (Brachialis)
This is the more C-shaped meniscus that has connections with the ACL and the capsule
MCL: - Answer -Medial
In identifying tears causing instability of the glenohumeral joint, ALPSA stands for: -
Answer -Anterior Labral Periosteal Sleeve Avulsion
The AC Dog Bone Button can be used for both acute and chronic AC repairs. - Answer -
True
The treatment for an engaging Hill-Sachs lesion is known as: - Answer -Remplissage
This type of shoulder dislocation is the most common, occuring 95% of the time. -
Answer -Anterior
A simple stitch for shoulder instability repair is referred to as: - Answer -cerclage stitch
In identifing a labral tear of the shoulder, SLAP stands for: - Answer -Superior Labrum
Anterior Posterior
The MatrACell process used by LifeNet Health for ArthroFlex dermal allografts removed
how much of donor DNA? - Answer ->97%
What two muscles make up your calf muscles and come together to form your Achilles
Tendon? - Answer -Gastrocnemius & Soleus
, Which of the following is a goal of meniscal resection? - Answer -All of the above
(remove degernerative tissue, spare as much mensicus as possible, reproduce
mensical contour)
The metal detection feature of SynergyRF Bipolar Ablation System performs what
function? - Answer -Suspends power to probe when the tip is in close proximity of scope
or metal instruments
The Bipolar ablation breaks down tissue by the following process? - Answer -Chemical
reaction- gently breaks down tissue at the molecular level.
What condyle of the knee is a 4 times greater risk to have an osteochondral defect? -
Answer -Medial
What are the advertised sizes of the compression Ft screw line? - Answer -Micro:2.5,
Mini: 3.5, Standard: 4.0, Large:5.0, X-Large: 7.0
The surgeon should aim for the base of which finger when inserting the Centerline
endoscopic carpal tunnel release into the carpal canal? - Answer -Ring
True or False: Advantage of the mini-open surgical technique over ECTR is that the
surgeon will have a better view of the transverse carpal ligament and the patient will
enjoy a quicker return to activity. - Answer -False
A surgeon's start point with Fibulock is too lateral. What deformity at the fracture is
possible? - Answer -Varus
When tying the sutures over the proximal phalanx in the CPR technique, what position
should you hold the toe in for correct anatomical placement? - Answer -20-30 degrees
plantarflexion
When using the RetroFusion PIP joint arthrodesis implant screw, the final compression
of the joint is accomplished by turning the screwdriver: - Answer -clockwise
What physical exam test shows a positive result when the patient feels "zaps" to their
fingertips as an examiner taps over the median nerve at the wrist? - Answer -Tinel's
Which of the following is NOT used to describe the malposition of a fracture? - Answer -
Comminution (It is angulation, translation, and shortening)
Which of the following toe deformities includes hypertension of the MTP joint, flexion of
the PIP joint, and flexion of the DIP joint? - Answer -Claw Toe
True or False: The Fibulock nail is indicated for this fracture? - Answer -False (might be
true)
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