DEX FINAL STUDY GUIDE ACTUAL 2025/2026 CORRECTLY ANSWERED

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DEX FINAL STUDY GUIDE ACTUAL 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS Most common mechanism of injury in distal radius fx - Answer -FOOSH + Dorsiflexion What complication is commonly associated with distal radius fx? - Answer -median nerve dmg / carpal tunnel compression sx Describe the normal radiographic measurements for: Radial inclination Radial length(height) Volar (radial) tilt - Answer -Incline: 22 Length: 11 Tilt: 11 What is the Frykman classification used for? - Answer -Distal Radius (usually Colles) fx What is the most common type of distal radius fx? - Answer -Colles What is a Smith fx? - Answer -"Reverse Colles fx" "garden spade" Volar angulation (apex dorsal) Volar displacement +radial shortening What is the most popular method of surgical distal radius repair? - Answer -Volar locking plates Need assistance on Online classes, Exams & Assignments? Reach out for instant help!! Full Course Assistance, Plagiarism-free Essay Writing, Research Paper, Dissertation, Discussion Posts, etc…. Confidential & Secure services. Tutors are available for all subjects! Email now at: tutorjean01@gmail.com (Dorsal -> ext tendon complications) What is PES PLANUS (flatfoot) deformity? - Answer -Loss of the normal medial longitudinal arch What is the MAIN FUNCTION of the subtalar (or talocalcaneal) joint? - Answer -INVERSION and EVERSION Note: The subtalar joint plays NO ROLE in dorsal or plantar flexion What is the SINUS TARSI? - Answer -The space between the talus and calcaneus What are 2 FUNCTIONS of the spring (or calcanealnavicular) ligament? - Answer -1. Provides support to the medial arch 2. Supports the talar head Note: If the spring ligament is injured it is the main reason for flat foot deformity Deltoid ligament: how many layers? What are their names? - Answer -Two layers: superficial layer and deep layer Deltoid ligament: how many components make up each layer? What are their names? - Answer -4 Components of the superficial layer: 1) Tibionavicular ligament 2) Tibiospring ligament 3) Tibiocalcaneal ligament 4) Superficial posterior tibiotalar ligament 2 Components of the deep layer: 1) Deep anterior tibiotalar ligament 2) Deep posterior tibiotalar ligament (strongest portion, primary stabilizer in the medial ankle) What does "Tom, Dick, And Nervous Henry" stand for? - Answer -[T]ibialis posterior Need assistance on Online classes, Exams & Assignments? Reach out for instant help!! Full Course Assistance, Plagiarism-free Essay Writing, Research Paper, Dissertation, Discussion Posts, etc…. Confidential & Secure services. Tutors are available for all subjects! Email now at: tutorjean01@gmail.com