Pg Blazer - Online Test Series 12 - Orthopaedics
MCQ's in Orthopaedics. For more online tests, go to PG Blazer Online Test Series
- 1.
Bohler’s angle is decreased in fracture of
- A.
Calcaneum
- B.
Talus
- C.
Navicular
- D.
Cuboid
Correct Answer
A. CalcaneumExplanation
Bohler’s angle is formed at the junction of:
-line joining the posterosuperior part of the calcaneal tuberosity and the uppermost point on the posterior articular surface for talus
-line joining the uppermost point on the posterior articular surface for talus and the anterior process of the calcaneum
Normal value is 25-40°. It is decreased in fracture of calcaneum. (usually occurs in fall from height)Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which is not a deep heat therapy
- A.
Short wave diathermy
- B.
Ultrasound therapy
- C.
Infrared therapy
- D.
Microwave therapy
Correct Answer
C. Infrared therapyExplanation
Infrared therapy is a type of superficial heat therapy.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Most common site of osteosarcoma is
- A.
Upper end of femur
- B.
Lower end of femur
- C.
Lower end of humerus
- D.
Lower end of tibia
Correct Answer
B. Lower end of femurExplanation
Osteosarcoma is a type of bone cancer that most commonly occurs in the lower end of the femur. This area is particularly susceptible to osteosarcoma because it is a site of rapid bone growth during adolescence. The lower end of the femur is also a weight-bearing area, which may contribute to the development of this aggressive bone tumor. Osteosarcoma can also occur in other bones, but the lower end of the femur is the most common site.Rate this question:
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- 4.
About congenital torticollis all are true except :
- A.
Always associated with breech extraction
- B.
Spontaneous resolution in most cases
- C.
2/3rd cases have palpable neck mass at birth
- D.
Uncorrected cases develop plagiocephaly
Correct Answer
A. Always associated with breech extractionExplanation
Congenital torticollis is most commonly associated with breech extraction. But not always.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Rickets in infancy is characterised by the following except :
- A.
Craniotabes
- B.
Rachitic rosary
- C.
Wide open fontanelles
- D.
Bow legs
Correct Answer
D. Bow legsExplanation
Bow legs appear only after the child starts walking - due to weight bearing effect.Rate this question:
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- 6.
In patients with osteoarthritis of knee joint, atrophy occurs most commonly in which muscle :
- A.
Quadriceps only
- B.
Hamstrings only
- C.
Quadriceps and hamstrings
- D.
Gastrocnemius
Correct Answer
A. Quadriceps onlyExplanation
Quadriceps is the most commonly affected muscle is osteoarthritis of knee.Rate this question:
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- 7.
60 yrs old male with bony abnormality at upper tibia associated with sensorineural hearing loss. On laboratory examination serum alkaline phosphatase levels are (440 mU/l) elevated and serum Ca and PO4 are normal. Skeletal survey shows ivory vertebrae and cotton wool spots in x-ray skull. Diagnosis is :
- A.
Fibrous dysplasia
- B.
Paget disease
- C.
Osteosclerotic metastasis
- D.
Osteoporosis
Correct Answer
B. Paget diseaseExplanation
The age, clinical features and investigation findings are characteristic of Paget's disease.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Meralgia paresthetica is due to involvement of
- A.
Medical cutaneous nerve of thigh
- B.
Lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh
- C.
Sural nerve
- D.
Femoral nerve
Correct Answer
B. Lateral cutaneous nerve of thighExplanation
Meralgia paresthetica is characterised by pain, tingling and numbness in lateral aspect of thigh. There is no motor deficiency. It is due to involvement of lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Pigmented villouodular synovitis most commonly affects :
- A.
Shoulder
- B.
Ankle
- C.
Knee
- D.
Metatarsophalangeal joint
Correct Answer
C. KneeExplanation
It is a benign condition characterised by exuberant proliferation of synovial tissue. It affects synovial joints, tendon sheaths and bursae.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Following are associated with CV junction anomalies except -
- A.
Basilar invagination
- B.
Odontoid dysgenesis
- C.
Ankylosing Spondylosis
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. None of the aboveExplanation
All of the above are associated with craniovertebral junction anomalies.Rate this question:
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