DNB Ortho 2021 Questions
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EX-000677Unclassified PRO
a) Briefly describe TRASH injuries of elbow in children. [5] b) Briefly outline diagnosis and management of tension pneumothorax. [5]
EX-000678Syme's amputation PRO
a) Describe in brief reverse shoulder arthroplasty and its advantages. [3] b) Describe Syme's amputation and its indications and advantages. [3+2+2]
EX-000679Orthobiologics and Stem Cells in Orthopaedics – Principles, Applications and Evidence PRO
a) Describe briefly the principle and indications of pulsatile parathormone therapy in orthopaedics. [5] b) Describe briefly the clinical implications of bone morphogenetic proteins in orthopaedics. [5]
EX-000680Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty PRO
a) What is the role of liquid culture (MGIT) in diagnosis & management of osteo-articular tuberculosis? [5] b) Write briefly about the principle, advantages & disadvantages of hip resurface arthroplasty. [5]
EX-000681Meniscus Repair vs Meniscectomy PRO
Discuss the current status of management of meniscal injuries of the knee. [10]
EX-000682Unclassified PRO
a) Describe briefly the principle and indications of FDG-PET scan in orthopaedic practice. [5] b) Mention briefly about the latest generation of cementing technique for total hip arthroplasty. [5]
EX-000683ACL Reconstruction — Techniques PRO
a) Mention briefly the intraoperative factors leading to failure of primary ACL reconstruction. [5] b) Discuss in short the factors to be considered during revision ACL surgery. [5]
EX-000684Ilizarov Technique — Principles PRO
Discuss briefly the technique of bone lengthening by various external fixation devices. Mention the role of other devices and its advantages. [5+5]
EX-000685Unclassified PRO
What is calcaneoplasty? What are its indications, advantages & shortcomings? [3+3+2+2]
EX-000686Rotator Cuff Tears — Repair Principles PRO
Discuss briefly the biological treatment options for rotator cuff tears. [10]
EX-000687Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis — Management PRO
Discuss briefly the fusionless techniques in management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. [10]
EX-000688Unclassified PRO