MSK

Question 1

Lateral epicondylitis

Answer 1

Tennis elbow - Tendonosis due to Extensor carpi radialis brevis overuse

Question 2

Perthe’s disease
- definition
- presentation
- management

Answer 2

Idiopathic avascular necrosis of the femoral head
Age 4-8 yrs, boys 5:1
If bone age <6, non-surgical preferred - restriction of WB/activity, PT, NSAIDS
Surgical - osteotomy, arthroscopy, arthrodiastasis

Question 3

Boutonnières deformity

Answer 3

PIP joint flexion DIP joint hyper-extension

Question 4

Z-deformity

Answer 4

Hyper-extension of interphalangeal joint
Fixed flexion and subluxation of the MCP joint
Affects the thumb

Question 5

Rheumatoid nodule

Answer 5

Subcutaneous swelling at points of mechanical stress in RhA

Olecranon process, proximal ulna, back of heel, occiput, ischial tuberosities

Question 6

Colle’s fracture

Answer 6

Dorsally displaced distal radius fracture
Dinner fork deformity