PG Degree Supplementary Examinations in Orthopaedics (MS) – November 2017

The Book

Paper I – Basic Sciences Applied to Orthopaedics & Traumatology

Essays:  

1. 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: 

2. Anatomy of growth plate
3. Tumour markers in orthopaedics
4. Uric acid metabolism in gout
5. Hyponatremia in orthopaedic patients
6. Level of evidence in clinical research
7. Anatomy of fibrous flexor sheath of finger
8. Lubrication of synovial joints
9. Neurogenic bladder

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Paper II –  Traumatology and Fractures

Essays:  

1. Discuss the role of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in stabilizing the

Describe the clinical features of an ACL deficient knee. Discuss the surgical

management of this condition. How does treatment differ in paediatric ACL

injuries.                                                                                                                            

2. Lisfranc injuries
3. Principles of locking plate
4. Carpal instability
5. Scapulo-thoracic dissociation
6. Atlanto-axial rotory subluxation
7. Lateral condyle humerus fracture in a child
8. Traumatic upper brachial plexus injuries
9. Meniscal repair

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Paper III –  Orthopaedic Diseases

Essays:  

1. Discuss the pathophysiology, diagnosis, complications and management of

osteoporosis

Short Essays:

2. Treatment guidelines for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
3. Fibrous dysplasia
4. Spina ventosa
5. Management of metastatic bone disease
6. Jump gait in cerebral palsy
7. Tendon transfer in ulnar claw hand
8. Coxa saltans
9. Management of relapsed CTEV

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Paper IV –  Recent Advances in Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Essays:  

1. Discuss the management of painful total hip replacement. What are the issues involved in revision surgery of total hip Discuss management of acetabular bone loss.

Short Essays:  (8×10=80)

2. Extra-corporeal irradiation for bone tumors
3. Reverse shoulder arthroplasty
4. Elastic nailing
5. Bone morphogenetic protein
6. Platelet rich plasma in orthopaedics
7. Double bundle ACL reconstruction
8. Modern cementing technique
9. Uni-compartmental knee replacement