Foot & Ankle Orthopedics: High-Yield Board Review MCQs

Question 1

A 35-year-old male sustains a high-energy motor vehicle collision resulting in a displaced talar neck fracture. During the surgical approach and subsequent fixation, the surgeon must be mindful of the unique anatomical characteristics of the involved

Accepted Answer

It lacks any tendinous or muscular attachments.

Question 2

A 45-year-old female presents with chronic midfoot pain and difficulty during the push-off phase of gait. Biomechanical evaluation reveals dysfunction in the transition of the foot from a flexible structure to a rigid lever. Which of the following jo

Accepted Answer

Transverse tarsal joint

Question 3

A 28-year-old marathon runner presents with lateral ankle pain and weakness. Clinical examination reveals diminished eversion strength and a noticeable dorsal elevation of the first metatarsal during weight-bearing. Pathology of which of the followin

Accepted Answer

Peroneus longus

Question 4

A 55-year-old male is undergoing open reduction and internal fixation of a displaced lateral malleolus fracture via an anterolateral approach. The surgeon makes a longitudinal incision over the distal fibula. Which of the following neurological struc

Accepted Answer

Superficial peroneal nerve

Question 5

A public health study is evaluating the prevalence of forefoot deformities in various demographic groups to allocate orthopedic resources. According to epidemiological data, what is the approximate prevalence of hallux valgus in the adult population

Accepted Answer

>35%

Question 6

A 40-year-old female sustains a pronation-external rotation ankle injury resulting in a bimalleolar equivalent fracture. MRI confirms a complete rupture of the medial ligamentous complex. Which of the following components is part of the deep layer of

Accepted Answer

Deep anterior tibiotalar ligament

Question 7

A 32-year-old male undergoes surgical fixation for a comminuted Weber C fibula fracture with associated syndesmotic disruption. During the procedure, the surgeon prioritizes anatomical reduction of the fibula using a specialized plate. Failure to res

Accepted Answer

Widening of the ankle mortise and altered tibiotalar contact pressures

Question 8

A 22-year-old soccer player sustains a severe inversion injury to the ankle, complicated by a compartment syndrome of the leg requiring fasciotomy. Postoperatively, the patient exhibits a foot drop and sensory loss over the dorsal aspect of the first

Accepted Answer

Deep peroneal nerve

Question 9

A surgeon is performing an anterolateral approach to the distal fibula for a complex pilon fracture extension. To safely expose the bone while minimizing denervation, the surgeon utilizes an internervous plane. This plane separates muscles innervated

Accepted Answer

Superficial peroneal nerve and deep peroneal nerve

Question 10

A 29-year-old professional athlete undergoes MRI evaluation for chronic anterolateral ankle pain following a rotational injury. The imaging reveals a chronic tear of the primary anterior stabilizer of the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis. Which of the

Accepted Answer

Anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament

AAOS & ABOS Foot & Ankle Board Review MCQs (Set 2): Ankle Fractures, Lisfranc, Diabetic Foot

Foot & Ankle Orthopedics: High-Yield Board Review MCQs