Orthopedic Mcqs
Orthopedic Mcqs
Orthopedic Mcqs
of pain and the site of injury. A circular motion with the foot (heel held steady) will produce significant pain with a Lisfranc injury but minimal pain with a sprain. A doctor will also order diagnostic testsx-ray, CT scan, or MRI, to determine the precise nature of the injury, the type of fracture and its severity.
Q2
Treatment for Erbs Palsy that does not spontaneously recover generally consists of exercise and physical therapy. In 80% of the babies born with Erbs palsy recovery will occur without a surgical intervention. The question is at any age most effective operation in Erbs Palsy. (one correct answer)
A) B) C) D) E)
From birth to 3 months age From 5 to 12 months age From 3 to 5 years All above true All above false
Surgery is found to be most effective in Erbs Palsy children that are between the ages of 5 and 12 months; beyond this age group, surgery will not be as effective.
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Multiple myeloma is the most common primary bone cancer. It is a malignant tumor of bone marrow. Multiple myeloma affects approximately five to seven people per 100,000 each year.
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Baker cysts often resolve with removal of excess knee fluid in conjunction with cortisone injection. Medications are sometimes given to relieve pain and inflammation. When cartilage tears or other internal knee problems are associated, surgery can be the best treatment option. During a surgical operation, the surgeon can remove the swollen tissue ( synovium ) that leads to the cyst formation. This is most commonly done with arthroscopic surgery.
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Q6
4) Septic arthritis 5) Psoriatic arthritis Baker cysts are not uncommon and can be caused by virtually any type of arthritis. The excess joint synovial fluid bulges to the back of the knee to form the Baker cyst. The most common type of arthritis associated with Baker cysts is osteoarthritis, also called degenerative arthritis. Baker cysts can occur in children with juvenile arthritis of the knee. Baker cysts also can result from cartilage tears (such as a torn meniscus), rheumatoid arthritis, and other knee problems.
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