Orthopedics

Question 1

What nerves can be injured during a lateral lower leg fasciotomy

Answer 1

Superficial peroneal

Question 2

The most reliable tendon graft for primary reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament

Answer 2

Patellar

Question 3

The type of fracture that is caused by impaction of one bone upon another

Answer 3

Compression

Question 4

What can be a cause of locking of the knee joint

Answer 4

Osteochondral defects

Question 5

What fractures are at the greatest risk of infection

Answer 5

Open fracture

Question 6

Trauma patient with a cervical spine injury at or near C3 to C5 is at great risk for

Answer 6

Respiratory difficulties

Question 7

What nerve is affected by carpal tunnel syndrome

Answer 7

Median

Question 8

An injury to the long thoracic nerve could cause

Answer 8

Winged scapula

Question 9

An injury to the ulnar nerve could cause

Answer 9

Claw hand

Question 10

During a triple arthrodesis, the capsule of the talonavicular, calcaneocuboid and subtalar joints are circumferentially incised to

Answer 10

Gain as much ankle joint mobility as possible

Question 11

What muscle is an important anatomical landmark in fractures of the forearm

Answer 11

Pronator teres

Question 12

What fracture is caused by falling on the back of the hand with the wrist flexed, also called a reverse Colles’ fracture

Answer 12

Smith’s

Question 13

What carpal bones are fractured most frequenlty

Answer 13

Scaphoid

Question 14

What metacarpals is most commonly fractures when associated with a “boxer’s” fracture

Answer 14

Fifth

Question 15

What disorder is characterized by compression of the abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis tendon near the radial styloid process

Answer 15

De Quervain’s

Question 16

The most frequent site of cartilage tears in the knee joint

Answer 16

Medial meniscus

Question 17

Anterior capsule is reattached to rim of the glenoid

Answer 17

Bankart procedure

Question 18

What fracture is most commonly associated with a fat embolism

Answer 18

Femur

Question 19

What nerve is at risk for injury in a humerus shaft fracture

Answer 19

Radial

Question 20

What is a Monteggia fracture

Answer 20

Fracture of the proximal third of the ulna with radial dislocation
(more common inchildren)

Question 21

Under which structure is the nerve trapped in carpal tunnel syndrome

Answer 21

Transverse carpal ligament

Question 22

What movements of the upper extremity would be most painful if tendinitis of the supraspinatus muscle is present

Answer 22

Abduction of the shoulder

Question 23

The border of the acetabular fossa of the hip joint that is deficient forming a C-shaped fossa that creates a gap is bridged by the:

Answer 23

Transverse ligament

Question 24

What is the fibrocartilage structure of the acetabular fossa that encloses the head of the femur

Answer 24

Labrum

Question 25

Following an injury to the lower limb, your patient's knee is evaluated. His leg can easily be displaced anteriorly on a fixed thigh. This would indicate a torn:

Answer 25

Anterior cruciate ligament

Question 26

What nerve is at risk for injury when a humeral shaft fracture occurs

Answer 26

Radial nerve

Question 27

Carpal bones

Answer 27

"Some Lovers Try Positions That They Can't Handle," is a mnemonic helping to recall the scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform, trapezium, trapezoid, capitate and hamate bones. The scaphoid bone is the most commonly fractured carpal bone, from falling on the wrist with hand outstretched.

Question 28

Best indicator for possible failure of BKA to heal

Answer 28

Absence of a popliteal artery pulse when palpated

Question 29

A laceration or avulsion of the extensor tendon at the proximal phalanx or proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint is called

Answer 29

Boutonniere deformity

Question 30

The distal tibia articulates with

Answer 30

Talus

Question 31

The narrow rim of fibrocartilage around the edge of the glenoid cavity

Answer 31

Glenoid labrum

Question 32

The superior margin of the hip bone

Answer 32

Iliac crest

Question 33

The patellar ligament is attached proximally to the patella and distally to what structure

Answer 33

Tibial tuberosity

Question 34

What tendon is located under the clavicle and is the site of most rotator cuff repairs

Answer 34

Supraspinatus

Question 35

What knee ligament prevents the femur from sliding posteriorly on the tibia and is the usual site for knee ligament reconstruction

Answer 35

ACL

Question 36

What nerve is most frequently injured due to a shoulder dislocation

Answer 36

Axillary

Question 37

What diagnostic imaging technique is used to aid in diagnosing a rotator cuff tear

Answer 37

MRI

Question 38

What is a complication of internal K-wire fixation of a Colles' fracture

Answer 38

Nerve damage

Question 39

What structure may be used for replacement of the ligament during an ACL repair

Answer 39

Patellar tendon

Question 40

When performing a cannulated screw fixation for nondisplaced femoral neck fracture, compression of ____________ screw is completed first

Answer 40

Anterior screw is completed first

Question 41

What are the key landmarks to avoid during hip replacement surgery to prevent nerve damage

Answer 41

Sciatic Nerve femoral Nerve

Question 42

What is the common approach for a distal radius fracture ORIF

Answer 42

Volar (anterior) incision

Question 43

What is the most commonly used incision for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction

Answer 43

Anteromedial Anterolateral

Question 44

What are the three phases of fracture healing

Answer 44

Inflammatory Phase Reparative Phase (New bone tissue (callus) remodeling Phase

Question 45

Threaded cortical screw cannot provide compression of bone fragments unless

Answer 45

Near cortex is overdilled

Question 46

Excessive limb lengthening during total hip arthroplasty can increase the risk of injury to what nerve

Answer 46

Sciatic nerve

Question 47

When performing compression hip screw, where is the lag screw is inserted

Answer 47

Within 1 cm of the femoral articular surface