DNB Ortho 2021 Questions
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EX-000071Orthobiologics and Stem Cells in Orthopaedics – Principles, Applications and Evidence PRO
What are orthobiologic therapy and its different available options? Write the clinical applications of the role, advantages and disadvantages of mesenchymal stem cells in Trauma and Orthopaedics.
EX-000073Gunshot Wounds – Principles and Orthopaedic Management PRO
Pathophysiology of gunshot wounds and management of a patient with gunshot wounds with associated long bone fractures.
EX-000649Peripheral Nerve Injury — Sunderland Classification PRO
a) Mention the pattern of recovery of peripheral nerve injuries. [6] b) What are the indications and clinical role of electromyography in peripheral nerve injuries. [4]
EX-000650Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (PVNS) / Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor (TGCT) PRO
a) Enumerate salient clinical and histo-pathological features of PVNS (Pigmented Villo-Nodular Synovitis). [5] b) Briefly outline treatment options of PVNS of the knee joint in a young adult male. [5]
EX-000651Amputation — Levels & Prosthetics PRO
What is Ertl procedure of amputation osteomyoplasty and it's indications and advantages? [4+3+3]
EX-000652Unclassified PRO
a) Describe patho-anatomy of thoracic outlet syndrome. [5] b) Describe the clinical tests for diagnosis of thoracic outlet syndrome. [5]
EX-000653Unclassified PRO
a) Describe Morel-Lavallee lesion and briefly mention the management. [5] b) Describe sectoral sign in clinical examination of the hip joint and it's clinical significance. [5]
EX-000654Biomechanics of Fracture Fixation PRO
a) Describe differences in the neck shaft angle and ante-version angles of hip joint in infants, adolescents & adults. [6] b) Describe the principle and indications of tension band wire in fracture fixation. [4]
EX-000655Unclassified PRO
a) Describe rotator cuff interval and mention its clinical and surgical significance. [5] b) Describe briefly salient clinical and radiological features of diaphyseal aclasis. [5]
EX-000656Unclassified PRO
a) Describe various clinical and radiological features of skeletal fluorosis. [4] b) Describe different types of sequestrum. [6]
EX-000657Osteosarcoma — Diagnosis & Treatment PRO
Discuss clinical and radiological features of parosteal osteosarcoma and its management. [3+3+4]
EX-000658Unclassified PRO
Briefly descibe anatomy of posterolateral corner of knee joint and its role in knee stability. [5+5]
EX-000659Lauge–Hansen Mechanism — Ankle PRO
Briefly outline the management of pronation-abduction injuries of ankle joint according to Lauge- Hansen classification. [10]
EX-000660TLICS — Thoracolumbar Injury Classification & Severity Score PRO
Discuss the indication of surgical and non-surgical management of thoracolumbar spine injury as per thoracolumbar injury severity score. [10]
EX-000661Rotator Cuff Tears — Overview PRO
a) Briefly describe three clinical tests to diagnose rotator cuff tendinosis of shoulder. [6] b) Define adhesive capsulitis of shoulder and its management in brief. [4]
EX-000662Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury — Skier’s Thumb PRO
a) Describe clinical signs of fat pad syndrome and briefly outline its management. [5] b) Describe patho-anatomy and brief management of the commonest ligamentous injury of thumb in adults. [5]
EX-000663Cavovarus Foot PRO
a) Discuss briefly principle and indications of hind-foot nailing in acute and neglected trauma. [5] b) Describe the method and clinical interpretation of Coleman block test in foot pathology. [3+2]
EX-000664Patellofemoral Instability PRO
Discuss the principles of management of recurrent dislocation of patella. [10]
EX-000665Ilizarov Technique — Principles PRO
a) Discuss the method and principle of Ilizarov hip reconstruction. [5] b) What are the indications, advantages and shortcomings of Ilizarov hip reconstruction. [5]
EX-000666Unclassified PRO
a) Discuss briefly the patho-anatomy of Sprengel shoulder. [5] b) Outline the management options of Sprengel shoulder in children. [5]
EX-000667Unclassified PRO
a) Briefly describe "double-crush syndrome" and its patho-physiology. [5] b) Briefly describe Brostrom procedure in ankle joint and its indications. [5]
EX-000668Kienböck Disease PRO
Briefly mention the principles of management of different stages of Kienbock's disease. [10]
EX-000669Unclassified PRO
a) What is turret exostosis? Outline its management briefly. [5] b) What is Caffey disease? Outline its salient clinical and radiological features. [5]
EX-000670Shock and Resuscitation in Orthopaedics PRO
a) Tabulate the differences between septic and hypovolemic shock. [7] b) Briefly describe management of septic shock. [3]
EX-000671DVT Prophylaxis in Orthopaedics PRO
a) Describe the clinical features of deep vein thrombosis in a bed ridden patient. How is the diagnosis established? [5] b) What is the preventive management of deep vein thrombosis? [5]
EX-000672Spinal TB (Pott’s) — Anterior vs Posterior PRO
a) Describe briefly the surgical steps of instrumented anterolateral decompression of thoracic spine in tuberculosis. [3] b) What are the indications and contraindications for surgical decompression in tuberculosis of spine? [5+2]
EX-000673Unclassified PRO
a) Draw the cross section of spinal cord. [4] b) Mention the patho-anatomic basis of the clinical features of Brown Sequard and Central spinal cord syndrome. [3+3]
EX-000674Hand Injuries - An Overview PRO
Briefly discuss management of human bites on hand. [10]
EX-000675Polytrauma Scores — ISS, RTS PRO
Describe triage and its role in the management of polytrauma patients. [10]
EX-000676Unclassified PRO