PG Exam Questions 2012

PG Degree Examinations in Orthopaedics (MS) – June 2012

Paper  I – Basic Sciences Applied to Orthopaedics & Traumatology

Essays: 

1. Describe the extensor mechanism of knee joint. Discuss the aetiology, diagnosis and management of recurrent dislocation  of patella.

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Short essays: 

2. Growth plate anatomy and its functions
3. Differentiate between osteopenia and osteoporosis
4. Glasgow coma scale
5. Methotrexate
6. Adult respiratory distress syndrome
7. Transfusion reactions
8. Types of biopsy

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Paper II – Traumatology and Fractures

Essays:

1.Explain the biomechanics of thoraco lumbar spine. Classify and discuss about Management ot thoraco spine injuries.

Short Essays

2. Recurrent dislocation of shoulder.
3. Pubic diastasis
4. Dunlop traction
5. Mc Murray’s osteotomy
6. Locked compression plate
7. Neglected tendocalcaneus injury
8. Odontoid fracture
9. Crutch gait

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Paper Ill –  Orthopaedic Diseases

 Essays:

1. Define osteoporosis, discuss about clinical features, causes and management of generalized osteoporosis

Short Essays

2. Chordoma
3. Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita
4. Congenital pseudoarthroxsis of tibia
5. Hallux valgus
6. DOTS regime for tuberculosis
7. Solid ankle cushion heel foot
8. Vertebra plana
9. Ulnar claw hand

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Paper IV – Recent Advances in Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Essays

1. What is osteosynthesis .Describe ways to achieve osteosynthesis in treatment of fracture with recent advances

Short Essays:  

2. Bearing surfaces in total hip replacement
3. Zoledronic acid
4. Tumour markers
5. Femuro acetabular impingment
6. Bone cement
7. DEXA scan
8. Proximal femoral nail
9. Post operative DVT- prevention , clinical features and management.