PG Degree Examinations in Orthopaedics (MS) – October 2018 The Book Paper I – Basic Sciences Applied to Orthopaedics & Traumatology Essay: Describe the biomechanics of hip joint and discuss about different gait patterns in diseases affecting the hip Short Essays: Carpal tunnel Ilio-tibial tract Fracture healing Nutritional rickets Tissue biopsy Thoracic outlet Teriparatide Thrombo […]
PG Exam Questions 2018-A
PG Degree Examinations in Orthopaedics (MS) – April 2018 The Book Paper I – Basic Sciences Applied to Orthopaedics & Traumatology Essay: Describe the anatomy of inter vertebral Explain the pathogenesis, clinical features and management of prolapsed inter vertebral disc between L4 and L5 vertebra in a young adult Short Essays Gas […]
PG Exam Questions 2017-B
PG Degree Supplementary Examinations in Orthopaedics (MS) – November 2017 The Book Paper I – Basic Sciences Applied to Orthopaedics & Traumatology Essays: Discuss the pathogenesis of non-traumatic avascular necrosis head of femur in the Discuss the role of non-surgical management in avascular necrosis. Short Essays: Anatomy of growth plate Tumour markers in orthopaedics Uric […]
PG Exam Questions 2017-A
PG Degree Examinations in Orthopaedics (MS) – May 2017 The Book Paper I – Basic Sciences Applied to Orthopaedics & Traumatology Essays: Describe systemic response to trauma. Discuss classification and management of shock due to trauma Short Essays: Histopathology of osteosarcoma Muscle spasticity and its medical management Anatomical factors contributing to shoulder stability Bisphosphonates Informed […]
PG Exam Questions 2016-B
PG Degree Examinations in Orthopaedics (MS) – November 2016 The Book Paper I – Basic Sciences Applied to Orthopaedics & Traumatology Essays: Discuss the microscopic structure of articular cartilage and the changes seen in osteoarthroses of a weight bearing joint. Short Essays: CPPD (Calcium pyro phosphate dihydrate) arthropathy Anatomy of brachial plexus. Congenital radio ulnar […]
PG Exam Questions 2016-A
PG Degree Examinations in Orthopaedics (MS) – June 2016 The Book Paper I – Basic Sciences Applied to Orthopaedics & Traumatology Essays: Discuss synovial fluid analysis. Also describe the changes that occur (synovial fluid) in various pathological conditions of the knee. https://orthopaedicprinciples.com/clinical-applications-of-synovial-joint-fluid-analysis/ Short Essays: Articular cartilage. Ortolani test Giant cell variants NCV(nerve conduction velocity) Bracing […]
PG Exam Questions 2015-B
PG Degree Supplementary Examinations in Orthopaedics (MS) – November 2015 The Book Paper I – Basic Sciences Applied to Orthopaedics & Traumatology Essays: Describe anatomy of ilio-tibial tract. Discuss disorders associated with it. Short Essays: Mechanism of tumour spread local and distant Patho-mechanism of compartment syndrome Anatomical factors contributing to knee stability Pain […]
PG Exam Questions 2015-A
PG Degree Examinations in Orthopaedics (MS) – June 2015 The Book Paper I – Basic Sciences Applied to Orthopaedics & Traumatology Essay Discuss briefly blood supply of femoral head from birth to adulthood. How will you manage fracture neck femur in nine year old child. https://orthopaedicprinciples.com/fractures-of-the-femur-neck-in-children/ Short Essays: Bone mineralization. Actin and myosin Alkaline phosphatase […]
PG Exam Questions 2014-B
PG Degree Supplementary Examinations in Orthopaedics (MS) – November 2014 The Book Paper I – Basic Sciences Applied to Orthopaedics & Traumatology Essays: Describe the calcium metabolism. How do you differentiate between various types of rickets using clinical, biochemical and radiological tests https://orthopaedicprinciples.com/calcium-homeostasis-for-the-frcs-orth/ Short Essays: Thomson’s approach to proximal radius Triangular fibro cartilage complex Classification […]
PG Exam Questions 2014-A
PG Degree Examinations in Orthopaedics (MS) – May 2014 The Book Paper I – Basic Sciences Applied to Orthopaedics & Traumatology Essays: Discuss the healing of fractures. How will you manage infected non union of fracture shaft of femur in a 20 years old male. Short Essays: Isotope scan in diagnosis of bone infections Looser’s […]
PG Exam Questions 2013
PG Degree Examinations in Orthopaedics (MS) – May 2013 The Book Paper I – Basic Sciences Applied to Orthopaedics & Traumatology Essays: Discuss briefly the blood supply of talus. Describe in detail clinical features, classification and management of talus fracture Short Essays: Vitamin D resistant rickets. Hyaline cartilage Joint lubrication DVT prophylaxis Duchenne muscular dystrophy […]
PG Exam Questions 2012
PG Degree Examinations in Orthopaedics (MS) – June 2012 The Book Paper I – Basic Sciences Applied to Orthopaedics & Traumatology Essays: Describe the extensor mechanism of knee joint. Discuss the aetiology, diagnosis and management of recurrent dislocation of patella. https://orthopaedicprinciples.com/patellar-instability-in-children-and-adolescents/ Short essays: Growth plate anatomy and its functions Differentiate between osteopenia and osteoporosis Glasgow […]
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Diplegic Gait
Key Features Bilateral lower limb spasticity Legs cross each other while walking (“scissoring”) Narrow-based gait Toe walking due to equinus deformity Flexed hips and knees Excessive hip adduction and internal rotation Short, slow steps Difficulty with balance and turning Cause Upper motor neuron lesion affecting both lower limbs Spasticity predominantly in hip adductors and hamstrings
RAMP Lesions of the Meniscus
Ramp Lesion of Meniscus Definition Peripheral tear at the posteromedial attachment of the medial meniscus Usually involves: Meniscocapsular junction Meniscotibial ligament Commonly associated with Anterior cruciate ligament injury Key Features Typically occurs with ACL tears Causes increased anteroposterior and rotational instability Often missed on routine MRI and arthroscopy Best visualized through posteromedial arthroscopic portal