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