Orthopaedics Flashcards
Regarding osteomyelitis, which is not correct?
c) The condition is more common in girls
Example sentence: The correct answer is c) as osteomyelitis is more common in boys.
Regarding pathogenesis of acute osteomyelitis, which is not correct?
b) There is limited ability to phagocytose organisms in the affected region
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Following organisms would not likely be in acute osteomyelitis
a) Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Example sentence: The correct answer is a) as Mycobacterium tuberculosis is not commonly associated with acute osteomyelitis.
Which one of the following test results would not be likely in acute osteomyelitis
b) Low circulating level of C reactive protein
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Not be likely at the time of presentation
d) Pseudo-paralysis
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If this is rheumatoid arthritis, which statement is not correct?
a) one would investigate for bone loss in the hands
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Which of the following is not a risk factor for carpal tunnel syndrome?
c) hyperthyroidism
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Regarding CTS, which is not correct?
a) the syndrome involved 5 tendons and the median nerve
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Symptoms of CTS, which is not correct?
c) The 5th finger is usually affected
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Regarding CTS, which is not correct?
a) The condition is unlikely to respond to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
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Regarding plantar fasciitis, which is not correct?
d) PF is caused by the formation of a calcaneal spur
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Not a typical feature of PF?
c) Pain is relieved by standing on tiptoes
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Regarding aetiology of PF, which is not correct?
a) PF is associated with obesity
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Not included in the differential diagnosis of PF
d) stress fracture
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Regarding management of PF, which is not correct?
b) Stretching of the achillies tendon should be avoided
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