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Orthopaedics Flashcards

1
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lytic lesion in the diaphysis of the right humerus with an ‘onion skin’ appearance suggests…

A

Ewing’s sarcoma

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triangular area of new subperiosteal bone in the metaphyseal region of the femur which shows a ‘sunburst’ pattern suggests…

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Osteosarcoma

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3
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The first 20 degrees of shoulder flexion is done by which muscle?

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Supraspinatus

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4
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Altered sensation lateral thigh aggravated by standing suggests…

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Meralgia parasthetica

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5
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Fever and pain on hip extension suggests…

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Psoas abscess

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6
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Pain in the third inter-metatarsophalangeal space suggests…

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Morton’s neuroma

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What is the most common location of stress fractures in the foot?

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2nd metatarsal

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Shortened, internally rotated leg suggests…

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Posterior hip dislocation

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9
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radial styloid process pain and painful abduction of the thumb against resistance suggests…

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De Quervain’s tenosynovitis

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10
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What is the most common cause of revision for THR?

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Aseptic loosening of the joint

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11
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Pain on straight leg raise suggests…

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Sciatica

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12
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Which scaphoid fractures require fixation?

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Pole of scaphoid or displaced fractures

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13
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Leg pain better on walking up hills or cycling suggests…

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Lumbar stenosis

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14
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What should be used to assess fracture risk?

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FRAX score

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15
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What is the treatment for sub-trochanteric NOF#?

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Intra-medullary nail

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16
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What is the treatment for inter-trochanteric NOF#?

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DHS

17
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What are the treatment options for intracapsular NOF#?

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THR or hemi-arthoplasty

18
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Which muscle is responsible for initiation of shoulder abduction?

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Supraspinatus

19
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Which muscles are responsible for external rotation of the arm at the shoulder?

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Infraspinatus & teres minor

20
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Which muscle is responsible for internal rotation of the shoulder?

A

Subscapularis

21
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Which muscles attach to the greater tuberosity of the humerus?

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Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus and Teres Minor

22
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Which muscle attaches to the lesser tuberosity of the humerus?

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Subscapularis

23
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How long may adhesive capsulitis last?

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1-2 years

24
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What is meant by shoulder impingement?

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impingement’ of the rotator cuff tendons in the acromioclavicular space - usually results in inflammation of the supraspinatus tendon

25
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What is calcific tendonitis?

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Calcification of the supraspinatus tendon resulting in an acute & severe impingement syndrome

26
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What is the most important initial management of ankle fracture?

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Reduction

27
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What is the most common cause of osteomyelitis in patients with sickle cell disease?

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Salmonella

28
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What is the initial surgical approach for psoas abscess?

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Percutaneous drainage

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