IOT- AGU practice quesitons trauma

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Under the Weber classification system which Weber could this be?

Incisura fibularis

What is the concave area of the tibia that articulated with the fibular at the level of the syndesmosis?

Talocural angle

What angle is used to assess fibular length following an ankle fracture?

1cm distal to the fibula in-line with the long axis of the fibula

How should the skin incision for the fibulock nail be made?

130 and 180

Which nail lengths are available with the fibulock fibular nail system?

3.2 reamer- 3.0mm nail

4.0 reamer-3.8mm nail

Which of the following is the correct combination of reamer and nail diameters included in the fibulock fibular nail system?

2.7mm

What size are the distal interlocking screws for the fibulock fibular nail?

AP & lateral

Which two x-ray views should a surgeon use to assess their start point when complete in a fibulock fibular nail

Valgus

Which malalignment is at risk is a surgeons start point is too medial when complete in a fibulock fibular nail?

125 & 130 degrees

The arthrex trochanter nail system comes in two neck angle variations

3

How many options of the arthrex troch nail are available?

The green line should be centered in the window of the blue handle

How can the surgeon ensure their lag screw insterter and capturing rod are properly assembled in the troch nail system?

20 & 30

What are the two lengths available for troch nails?

Rotational stability

Why must the troch nail be locked distally regardless of the nail type?