Hand Surgery Exam Module

1. The following are true about Dupuytren’s disease except

2. The peripheral nerve most likely to be involved in brachial plexus injuries associated with medial clavicle fracture is

3. For an unstable scaphoid fracture , following is not true:

4. A 21 year old man complains of ulnar sided wrist pain . there is tenderness over the distal radioulnar joint but there are no signs of instability. Xrays of wrist are normal. An MR arthrogram reveals a tear of the triangular fibrocartilaginous complex associated with central perforation. The injury can be classified according to palmer as

5. What is the most common site of compression of the posterior interosseous nerve?

6. A 42 year old manual labourer complains of diminished ROM and grip weakness. Finsterer ‘s sign is positive. Xrays show stage 4 disease according to Lichtman’s classification. The best treatment for him is:

7. The following is true about wartenberg’s syndrome except:

8. All the following are true about ulnar tunnel syndrome except :

9. The following is true about Viral brachial neuralgia EXCEPT

10. The causes for swan neck deformity are all except :