ABFAS boards (rearfoot and forefoot) 2024-2025 exam why does an infection decrease local anesthetic effectiveness? -ANSWER>>it removes the buffering ability of the tissues which is needed for the anesthetic to be active. what type of foot is a tibialis anterior muscle transfer used for? ANSWER>>equinovarus proper treatment of fracture blisters -ANSWER>>aspiration *do not de roof the blister* what should also be used when using PMMA beads? -ANSWER>>a drain -There is a lot of drainage produced from PMMA beads Where does the extensor digitorum brevis insert? -ANSWER>>extensor expansion of FDL near the MPJ What is the most common bone tumor in the phalanges? ANSWER>>enchondroma What to do if bone falls on the floor? -ANSWER>>irrigate with bulb syringe iodine bath for 5 minutes and rinse with saline re-implant . which IV anesthetic can cause adrenal insufficiency? -ANSWER>>etomidate What does it mean when a joint is "Open-pack"? -ANSWER>>When the least amount of cartilage is contacting. When is an ankle in open pack? -ANSWER>>plantarflexed fixation for mildly displaced intraarticular fracture of the styloid process of 5th met? -ANSWER>>tension band wiringabsolute contraindication for evan's osteotomy? -ANSWER>>metatarsus adductus does a medial calc slide tighten the plantar fascia? -ANSWER>>no what structure is most at risk during the