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What is a common complication associated with osteochondral lesions?
What is the primary purpose of fluid management during arthroscopy?
What is the primary advantage of using a 70° arthroscope?
Which portal placement is critical to avoid damaging the intermediate dorsal cutaneous nerve?
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What is the purpose of the obturator during arthroscopy?
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What is the primary indication for using a chondral pick during arthroscopy?
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What is the primary advantage of using a radiofrequency ablation device during arthroscopy?
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What is the primary purpose of the suction device during arthroscopy?
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What is the primary indication for using a power shaver during arthroscopy?
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What is the primary advantage of using a 30° arthroscope?
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What is the primary indication for ankle arthroscopy in a patient with a history of trauma and negative x-ray findings?
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Which of the following is a contraindication for arthroscopy?
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What is the primary purpose of the first arthroscopy performed in 1912?
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What type of synovitis is characterized by a white and fibrosed appearance?
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What is the primary purpose of intraarticular injections in ankle arthroscopy?
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What is the term for the distal fascicle of the anteroinferior tibiofibular ligament with secondary chondromalacia and mechanical erosion of the articular surface of the lateral talar shoulder?
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During anteromedial portal creation, what is the recommended direction of dissection using a curved hemostat?
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What is the primary purpose of insufflating the ankle joint with 10-15ml of NSS or LR?
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What is the correct sequence of events during the initial stages of ankle arthroscopy?
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What is the purpose of the 21-point survey in ankle arthroscopy?
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What is the recommended position of the ankle during the initial insertion of the trocar/obturator?
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What is the name of the bony prominence that serves as a landmark for the anteromedial portal?
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What is the primary indication for arthroscopic management of osteochondral pathology?
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Which of the following is a contraindication for ankle arthroscopy?
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What is the primary purpose of using a suction device during ankle arthroscopy?
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Which of the following portals is critical to avoid damaging the intermediate dorsal cutaneous nerve?
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What is the primary indication for using arthroscopy to assist with fracture reduction?
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Which of the following is a primary advantage of using arthroscopy to manage intra-articular pathology?
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What is the primary purpose of creating an anterolateral portal during ankle arthroscopy?
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During ankle arthroscopy, what is the recommended amount of insufflation?
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What is a contraindication for ankle arthroscopy?
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What is the primary indication for performing subtalar arthroscopy?
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What is the primary purpose of using an 18-gauge needle during arthroscopy?
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What is the purpose of distraction during ankle arthroscopy?
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What is the primary indication for using a curved hemostat during ankle arthroscopy?
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Which of the following is a contraindication for arthrodesis?
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What is the primary purpose of fluid management during arthroscopy?
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What is the primary indication for using a chondral pick during arthroscopy?
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Which of the following is an indication for ankle arthroscopy?
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What is the primary purpose of the suction device during arthroscopy?
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What is the primary purpose of using a power shaver during arthroscopy?
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What is the primary purpose of using a radiofrequency ablation device during arthroscopy?
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What is the primary purpose of using a grasper during arthroscopy?
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What is the primary purpose of using a 70° arthroscope during arthroscopy?
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What is the primary characteristic of atrophic synovitis?
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What is the origin of fibrous band/meniscoid lesions?
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What is the primary symptom of Bassett's ligament and lesion?
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What is the primary limitation of arthrofibrosis?
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What is the primary indication for using arthroscopy to manage synovitis?
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What is the primary difference between intra-articular and extra-articular osteophytes?
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What is the term for a benign disorder characterized by the presence of multiple cartilaginous fragments in the joint space?
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What is the term for a condition characterized by excessive scarring in the joint space?
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What is the term for a type of synovitis characterized by a white and fibrosed appearance?
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What is the term for a type of lesion characterized by a fibrocartilaginous or chondral fragment in the joint space?
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What is the term for a type of lesion characterized by a fibrocartilaginous or chondral fragment in the joint space, often associated with osteochondral lesions?
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What is the term for a condition characterized by inflammation of the synovial membrane?
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What is the term for a type of fibrous tissue that can cause limited range of motion and pain in the joint?
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What is the term for a type of lesion characterized by a cartilaginous fragment in the joint space, often associated with osteochondral lesions?
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What is the term for a condition characterized by excessive scarring in the joint space, leading to limited range of motion and pain?
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What is the term for a type of synovitis characterized by a white and fibrosed appearance?
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What is the typical appearance of a fibrous band in ankle arthroscopy?
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What is the name of the condition characterized by a meniscoid lesion?
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What is the primary mechanism of injury in arthrofibrosis?
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What is the typical appearance of synovitis in ankle arthroscopy?
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What is the primary indication for performing arthroscopic debridement in patients with synovitis?
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What is the common complication associated with osteochondral lesions?
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What is the primary purpose of optimizing inflow and outflow during ankle arthroscopy?
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What is the primary distinction between intra-articular and extra-articular osteophytes?
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What is the term for a condition characterized by the presence of multiple cartilaginous fragments in the joint space?
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What is the primary characteristic of osteochondral lesions?
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What is the term for a condition characterized by the presence of multiple cartilaginous fragments in the joint space?
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What is the primary purpose of distracting the ankle joint during arthroscopy?
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What is the recommended position of the ankle during the initial insertion of the trocar/obturator?
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What is the primary purpose of creating an anterolateral portal during ankle arthroscopy?
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What is the primary indication for performing debridement in patients with synovitis?
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What is the primary indication for performing arthroscopic debridement in patients with osteochondral lesions?
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What is the critical portal to avoid damaging the intermediate dorsal cutaneous nerve?
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What is the primary characteristic of synovial chondromatosis?
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What is the primary consideration for portal placement in ankle arthroscopy?
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What is the characteristic of osteochondral lesions?
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What is the term for a benign disorder characterized by the presence of multiple cartilaginous fragments in the joint space?
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What is the primary advantage of using a 30° arthroscope during arthroscopy?
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What is the primary indication for performing arthrodesis?
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What is the term for a type of fibrous tissue that can cause limited range of motion and pain in the joint?
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What is the primary purpose of using a power shaver during arthroscopy?
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What is the term for a condition characterized by excessive scarring in the joint space?
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What is the primary consideration for fluid management during arthroscopy?
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What is the primary advantage of using a 70° arthroscope during arthroscopy?
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