Orthopedic Surgery Techniques Quiz

What is the main advantage of performing resection at the proximal metaphysis during surgery?

When is a ray resection typically performed?

What is a common reason for performing a transmetatarsal amputation?

In which scenario would a patient most likely require a hallux amputation?

What is a potential complication associated with verruca carcinoma?

Which surgical procedure may be indicated for a patient with psoriasis and subsequent verruca carcinoma?

What is the most common indication for transmetatarsal amputation?

In cases where an infectious process extends to the plantar aspect of the foot, what type of amputation may be required?

What may result from the loss of function in the tibialis anterior tendon post-transmetatarsal amputation?

Which aspect of the foot should be spared in transmetatarsal amputation to prevent equinus deformity?

In a neuropathic foot with an open infected lesion, what type of amputation may be indicated?

What class of patients are very seriously ill, perhaps at risk for septic shock or major cardiovascular complications?

Which amputation level involves a cut through the talus and calcaneus bones?

For what medical problem is Class 2 patient category reserved in the perioperative period?

What does a BKA stand for in medical terms?

Which foot amputation level involves disarticulation at the ankle joint?

What is a Calcanectomy?

What emerging technology is used for intraoperative evaluation with dye and imaging?

What is still speculative and work continues regarding the prediction of healing based on vascular status?

What is the concept derived from plastic surgery to evaluate the healing potential of flaps?

In terms of timing, after what vascular intervention is it recommended to perform a surgery 10 to 30 days later?

What can help predict the success of healing when determining the level of adequate blood flow?

Which of the following is not always considered a contraindication to performing amputation at a certain level?

Which class of patients in the perioperative period is characterized as having a stable, chronic medical problem that is well controlled?

What level of amputation involves disarticulation at the ankle joint?

After a vascular intervention, what concept can be used to predict healing potential based on the vascular status of the patient?

Which level of toe amputation is frequently performed through the base of the proximal phalanx?

What is the vascular supply to the lateral forefoot, plantar midfoot, and entire plantar forefoot?

Which artery supplies the medial ankle and lateral plantar heel?

How many angiosomes does the posterior tibial artery feed in the foot?

Which artery continues on to the dorsum of the foot as the dorsalis pedis?

What is the correct order of angiosomes fed by the posterior tibial artery starting from lateral to medial?

Which artery supplies the lateral ankle and plantar heel via a calcaneal branch?

What is the main factor to consider for predicting the healing potential based on vascular status?

Which artery supplies the medial plantar instep according to the text?

What does ASA classification help in determining in relation to podiatric surgery?

How many angiosomes does the peroneal artery feed in the foot according to the text?

In terms of amputation level, what factor should be considered if a patient is not ambulatory?

Which artery continues on to the dorsum of the foot as the dorsalis pedis?

What is the main purpose of the ASA classification system in the perioperative period?

In terms of predicting healing potential, how do angiosomes concept and vascular status relate?

Why are Class 5 patients not expected to survive surgery or the perioperative period?

How does a Class 3 patient differ from a Class 2 patient in the perioperative period?

Which element plays a crucial role in determining if a diabetic patient will fit into the Class 1 category?

What is a distinguishing characteristic of Class 4 patients in terms of perioperative care needs?

Which surgical procedure involves disarticulation at the ankle joint and is advocated as an alternative to below-knee amputation for providing a full-length extremity that can be used in emergency ambulation?

What is a partial or complete removal of the calcaneus known as, which is advantageous for large heel ulcers with calcaneal osteomyelitis and a stable midfoot and forefoot?

What concept, derived from plastic surgery, is used to evaluate the healing potential of flaps?

In terms of the ASA classification, which class of patients are characterized as being very seriously ill, perhaps at risk for septic shock or major cardiovascular complications?

Which artery supplies the lateral ankle and plantar heel via a calcaneal branch?

What level of toe amputation is frequently performed through the base of the proximal phalanx?