general

Question 1

ank spon - what is the treatment given first?

Answer 1

exercise, physio and NSAIDS

Question 2

in patient with suspected spinal stenosis - what is the chosen investigation?

Answer 2

spinal MRI

Question 3

when can allopruinol be started after an acute attack of gout?

Answer 3

2 weeks after

Question 4

which movement of the shoulder is most restricted in frozen shoulder?

Answer 4

external rotation

Question 5

what is needed to confirm the diagnosis of a bakers cyst in child?

Answer 5

ultrasound

Question 6

how long does it usually take sciatica symptoms to settle?

Answer 6

4-6 weeks

Question 7

what does the c in crest syndrome stand for?

Answer 7

calcinosis

Question 8

trigger finger - what is the first line therapy?

Answer 8

steroid injection

Question 9

t score of what means osteoporosis?

Answer 9

-2.5

Question 10

t score for ostopaenia?

Answer 10

-1 - -2.5

Question 11

what is osteomalacia known as if patient still growing?

Answer 11

rickets

Question 12

what is osteomalacia?

Answer 12

normal bone but reduced mineral content

Question 13

pain 4-5cm distal to lateral epicondyle. pain worst when elbow is extended and forearm is pronated?

Answer 13

radial tunnel syndrome