ABFAS Clinical Procedures and Protocols 4

Question 1

Which incision approach is preferred for open repair of an acute Achilles tendon rupture to minimize wound complications?

Accepted Answer

Posteromedial longitudinal

Answer

Anterior midline longitudinal

Answer

Posterolateral longitudinal

Answer

Transverse approach

Question 2

When treating plantar fasciitis surgically, how much of the plantar fascia is recommended for release to avoid iatrogenic flatfoot?

Accepted Answer

No more than 50% of the medial band

Answer

Total release of the entire fascia

Answer

75% release of the central cord

Answer

Release of the lateral band only

Question 3

A surgeon performs a Weil osteotomy for metatarsalgia. In which direction is the metatarsal head translated?

Accepted Answer

Proximally and dorsally

Answer

Distally and dorsally

Answer

Proximally and plantarly

Answer

Distally and plantarly

Question 4

Which electrosurgical modality cuts tissue with minimal lateral thermal spread, making it preferred for delicate dissection near neurovascular structures?

Accepted Answer

Bipolar electrosurgery

Answer

Monopolar coagulation mode

Answer

Monopolar cutting mode at low voltage

Answer

Argon beam coagulation

Question 5

In a Lapidus arthrodesis, which two joints are fused?

Accepted Answer

First TMT and first cuneiform-navicular joint

Answer

First MTP and first cuneiform-navicular joint

Answer

First MTP and first TMT joint

Answer

Naviculocuneiform and first TMT joint

Question 6

A patient develops hematoma under a split-thickness skin graft used for a foot wound. What is the immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Aspirate or make small incisions to evacuate the hematoma

Answer

Apply additional compression dressing and observe

Answer

Remove the graft and apply antibiotic ointment

Answer

Initiate hyperbaric oxygen therapy

Question 7

Which radiographic view is most useful for evaluating the articular surface congruence following calcaneal fracture ORIF?

Accepted Answer

Broden view

Answer

Harris axial view

Answer

Cobey view

Answer

Saltzman hindfoot alignment view