ABFAS Study Guide 2026

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📋 ABFAS Exam Format at a Glance

Questions

120 min

Time Limit

70.00%

Passing Score

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📚 ABFAS Topics to Study (69)

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✍️ Sample ABFAS Questions & Answers

1. Which tarsal bone serves as the keystone of the medial longitudinal arch?

✓ Talus

The talus is considered the keystone of the medial longitudinal arch because it transmits body weight from the tibia to the foot.

2. Which gait phase is most critical to assess when evaluating a patient with a weak tibialis anterior muscle?

✓ Loading response

During loading response, tibialis anterior eccentrically controls foot drop; weakness causes a characteristic foot slap or steppage gait.

3. A patient undergoing elective bunionectomy with spinal anesthesia develops sudden hypotension (BP 72/40 mmHg) and bradycardia (HR 42 bpm). This presentation is most consistent with:

✓ High spinal block causing sympathectomy

High spinal block causing a sympathectomy produces hypotension from vasodilation and bradycardia from blockade of cardiac accelerator fibers (T1-T4).

4. What is the ethical obligation regarding continuing education?

✓ Maintaining current knowledge and competence throughout ones career

Professionals have an ethical duty to maintain and update their knowledge and skills to provide competent service.

5. What happens if a surgeon fails to meet the requirements for the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) by the deadline?

✓ The surgeon’s certification becomes inactive or suspended

Failing to meet the requirements for the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) by the deadline results in the surgeon's certification becoming inactive or suspended. This measure ensures that only those who continuously demonstrate their commitment to ongoing education and competency retain their board-certified status, protecting public trust and patient safety.

6. According to OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standards, when is double-gloving most strongly recommended in foot and ankle surgery?

✓ During procedures with high risk of glove perforation such as bone work with wires

Double-gloving is recommended during high-risk procedures involving sharp instrumentation like K-wires to reduce bloodborne pathogen exposure.

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