PG Degree Supplementary Examinations in Orthopaedics (MS) – November  2014

The Book

Paper  I – Basic Sciences Applied to Orthopaedics & Traumatology

Essays: 

1. 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: 

2. Thomson’s approach to proximal radius
3. Triangular fibro cartilage complex
4. Classification of non union
5. Normal gait
6. Bone allograft
7. Ultrasonography in diagnosis of musculoskeletal disorders
8. Arches of the foot
9. Myositis ossificans  

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Paper II –  Traumatology and Fractures

Essays:  

1. Classify fractures of tibial condyles and discuss its management.

Short Essays:  

2. Interlocking nails
3. Stove in chest
4. Hangman fracture
5. Epiphyseal injuries
6. Pulled elbow
7. Jefferson’s fracture
8. Luxatio erecta
9. Crutch gait

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Paper III –  Orthopaedic Diseases

Essays:  

1. What is Perthe’s disease . Discuss the clinical features, investigations, staging / grading, management and prognosis of Perthe’s disease

Short Essays: 

2. Multiple myeloma – investigations and management
3. Osteomalacia
4. Myositis ossificans
5. Neurogenic bladder
6. Principles of tendon transfer
7. Second line anti tubercular drugs
8. Klippel Feil syndrome
9. Dupuytren’s contracture

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Paper IV –  Recent Advances in Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Essays:  

1. Discuss the mechanism of injury and clinical features of anterior cruciate ligament tear. What are the recent trend in the management of anterior cruciate ligament injuries

Short Essays: 

2. Bone cement https://orthopaedicprinciples.com/bone-cement/
3. Locked compression plates
4. Trans cutaneous electric nerve stimulation
5. Nosocomial infections
6. Vascularized pedicle bone grafting
7. Radioactive isotopes in orthopaedics
8. Periprosthetic fractures 
9. Gallium bone scan