Principles of Tendon Transfer Quiz

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What is the recommended power grade for muscle tendon units to be transferred?

M6

M4 (correct)

M5

M3

Which type of tendon transfer is recommended even for a weak muscle if it is considered to be the deforming force?

Tendon Fixation

Side to Side Anastomosis

End to End Tendon to Bone Repair

In-Phase Peroneus Longus to Brevis Tendon Transfer (correct)

According to the Blix Curve, at what percentage of resting length does a muscle produce the greatest force?

90%

120% (correct)

30%

60%

Which type of repair involves fastening a tendon under zero tension?

End to End Repair Signup and view all the answers

In tendon transfers, which principle suggests that the transferred tendon should run in a straight course?

Adequate range of movement within the joint Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended power grade for muscle tendon units to be transferred according to the text?

M4 or M5 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a phase of tendon healing?

Degenerative Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a tendon sheath?

To allow the tendon to glide like a piston in a cylinder Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key difference between a paratenon and a tendon sheath?

Paratenon allows for tendon gliding, while a tendon sheath prevents bowstringing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common tendon transfer procedure?

Flexor digitorum profundus to extensor digitorum brevis Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the length-tension relationship (Blix curve) in tendons?

To evaluate the mechanical properties of a tendon Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key step in the inflammatory phase of tendon healing?

Activation of the complement cascade Signup and view all the answers

What is the main disadvantage of the End to End Bunnell Repair technique?

It can constrict the vascular supply to the tendon. Signup and view all the answers

Which tendon repair technique is designed to avoid constricting the microcirculation of the tendon?

End to End Lateral Trap Repair Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the Krackow Repair technique?

It uses an interlocking weave stitch for good tensile strength. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a Side to Side Anastomosis tendon repair?

To provide the most physiologic pull on the tendon. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key distinction between a Tendon Transfer and a Tendon Transposition?

A Tendon Transfer involves moving the tendon to a new location, while a Tendon Transposition involves rerouting the tendon's course. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the Remodeling phase of tendon healing?

Systematic organization of collagen bundles with anatomic orientation Signup and view all the answers

In tendon transfer procedures, which principle suggests that the transferred tendon should run in a straight course?

The Bowstringing Principle Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tendon repair technique is designed to avoid constricting the microcirculation of the tendon?

Krackow Repair Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key step in the Inflammatory phase of tendon healing?

Activation of the complement cascade Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tendon transfer is recommended even for a weak muscle if it is considered to be the deforming force?

Tendon Transposition Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a Side to Side Anastomosis tendon repair?

To avoid constricting the tendon's microcirculation Signup and view all the answers

According to the principles outlined, which of the following is NOT a recommended criterion for selecting a muscle-tendon unit for transfer?

The muscle-tendon unit should have a power grade of M3 or lower. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'in-phase' and 'out-of-phase' concepts in tendon transfers?

To match the transferred muscle's contraction pattern with the desired joint movement. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tendon repair techniques involves creating a bone tunnel or trough?

Tendon-to-Bone Repair with Trephine Plug or Interference Screw Signup and view all the answers

According to the Blix Curve principle, at what percentage of resting length should a tendon be fastened to achieve zero tension?

60% of resting length Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is NOT considered a principle for successful tendon transfers?

The transferred muscle should have a power grade of at least M3. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following phases is NOT typically included in the process of tendon healing?

Ossification phase Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tendon repair techniques is designed to avoid constricting the microcirculation of the tendon?

End to End Krackow Repair Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a Side to Side Anastomosis tendon repair?

To lengthen the tendon by promoting fibrous union Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the key distinction between a Tendon Transfer and a Tendon Transposition?

A Tendon Transfer involves detachment and relocation, while a Transposition reroutes without detachment Signup and view all the answers

Principles of Tendon Transfer Quiz

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What is the recommended power grade for muscle tendon units to be transferred?

Which type of tendon transfer is recommended even for a weak muscle if it is considered to be the deforming force?

According to the Blix Curve, at what percentage of resting length does a muscle produce the greatest force?

Which type of repair involves fastening a tendon under zero tension?

In tendon transfers, which principle suggests that the transferred tendon should run in a straight course?

What is the recommended power grade for muscle tendon units to be transferred according to the text?

Which of the following is NOT a phase of tendon healing?

What is the purpose of a tendon sheath?

Which of the following is a key difference between a paratenon and a tendon sheath?

Which of the following is a common tendon transfer procedure?

What is the purpose of the length-tension relationship (Blix curve) in tendons?

Which of the following is a key step in the inflammatory phase of tendon healing?

What is the main disadvantage of the End to End Bunnell Repair technique?

Which tendon repair technique is designed to avoid constricting the microcirculation of the tendon?

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the Krackow Repair technique?

What is the main purpose of a Side to Side Anastomosis tendon repair?

Which of the following is a key distinction between a Tendon Transfer and a Tendon Transposition?

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the Remodeling phase of tendon healing?

In tendon transfer procedures, which principle suggests that the transferred tendon should run in a straight course?

Which type of tendon repair technique is designed to avoid constricting the microcirculation of the tendon?

Which of the following is a key step in the Inflammatory phase of tendon healing?

Which type of tendon transfer is recommended even for a weak muscle if it is considered to be the deforming force?

What is the main purpose of a Side to Side Anastomosis tendon repair?

According to the principles outlined, which of the following is NOT a recommended criterion for selecting a muscle-tendon unit for transfer?

What is the purpose of the 'in-phase' and 'out-of-phase' concepts in tendon transfers?

Which of the following tendon repair techniques involves creating a bone tunnel or trough?

According to the Blix Curve principle, at what percentage of resting length should a tendon be fastened to achieve zero tension?

Which of the following factors is NOT considered a principle for successful tendon transfers?

Which of the following phases is NOT typically included in the process of tendon healing?

Which of the following tendon repair techniques is designed to avoid constricting the microcirculation of the tendon?

What is the primary purpose of a Side to Side Anastomosis tendon repair?

Which of the following is the key distinction between a Tendon Transfer and a Tendon Transposition?

Which principle suggests that the transferred tendon should run in a straight course during a Tendon Transfer procedure?

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the Krackow Repair technique?

Which of the following is a key phase in tendon healing?

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