DNB Ortho 2022 Questions
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EX-000719Fat Embolism Syndrome PRO
Fat embolism syndrome: a) Describe the pathophysiology. [3] b) Clinical features and diagnosis. [3] c) Management of fat embolism in a case of closed fracture shaft femur. [4]
EX-000720Peripheral Nerve Injury — Sunderland Classification PRO
Peripheral nerve injury: a) Describe anatomy of a peripheral nerve. [3] b) Classification & diagnosis of peripheral nerve injuries. [3] c) Algorithm for management of radial nerve palsy. [4]
EX-000721Unclassified PRO
a) Describe evolution of femoral anteversion. [3] b) What are the clinical and radiological methods to measure femoral anteversion? [3] c) Discuss the role of femoral anteversion in Orthopedics. [4]
EX-000722Polytrauma — Damage Control vs Early Total Care PRO
a) Describe the pathophysiology of Polytrauma patient. [5] b) Discuss the principles of Damage Control Orthopedics vs Early total care. [5]
EX-000723Osteomalacia and Rickets PRO
a) Describe calcium metabolism. [4] b) Discuss the clinical features, diagnosis and management of nutritional rickets. [6]
EX-000724Biomaterials in Orthopaedics PRO
a) Define Stress, Strain and Young's Modulus of Elasticity in relation to Orthopedic implants. [2+2+2] b) Discuss the recent advances in materials in Orthopaedic surgery. [4]
EX-000725Orthoses — Lower Limb (KAFO/AFO) PRO
Discuss the biomechanics & clinical uses of floor reaction orthosis. [5+5]
EX-000726Patellofemoral Instability PRO
a) Describe the extensor mechanism of knee joint. [3] b) Describe biomechanics of patello femoral joint. [3] c) Describe the factors predisposing to patellar instability. [4]
EX-000727Epiphyseal Growth Plate — Zones & Regulation PRO
What are the types of epiphysis? Describe the indications and various methods of epiphysiodesis. [3+(2+5)]
EX-000728Unclassified PRO
Discuss the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations and differential diagnosis of Heterotopic Ossification. [4+3+3]
EX-000729Spinal TB (Pott’s) — Anterior vs Posterior PRO
a) Describe the etio-pathogenesis and clinical features of a cold abscess. [3+2] b) Discuss the management of pott’s paraplegia with cold abscess at dorsal spine level 8,9 vertebra. [5]
EX-000730Boutonniere Deformity PRO
a) Describe the various hand deformities in rheumatoid arthritis. [5] b) Describe in brief the patho-anatomy and treatment of "Boutonniere deformity". [5]
EX-000731Kienböck Disease PRO
What is Kienbock's disease? Write briefly its etiology, diagnosis, clinical staging and management. [2+(2+2+4)].
EX-000732Malunion and Nonunion — Biology & Management PRO
Describe in detail the various considerations, investigations and implant choices in management of a failed osteosynthesis of fracture neck of femur in a young adult. [10]
EX-000733Clubfoot — Ponseti Technique PRO
a) Briefly describe the principles & steps of Ponsetti’s method of CTEV correction. [3+3] b) Describe the orthotic management of CTEV during the treatment. [4]
EX-000734Rotator Cuff Tears — Repair Principles PRO
a) Describe the surgical anatomy of subacromial space. [3] b) How will you investigate and manage a case of chronic full thickness tear of rotator cuff in a 65- year-old osteoporotic female? [7]
EX-000735Osteochondral Defects — Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI) PRO
Discuss treatment options of the focal cartilage defect over the medial femoral condyle in a 45- year old active man. [10]
EX-000736Perilunate Dislocation PRO
a) Describe Trans scaphoid Perilunate fracture dislocation. [5] b) Discuss the potential complications and outcomes of a chronic neglected Trans scaphoid perilunate fracture dislocation. [3+2]
EX-000737Elbow Dislocations — Terrible Triad PRO
Describe terrible triad of elbow & how will you manage it in a 20-year-old throwing athlete? [10]
EX-000738Allografts & Bone Banking PRO
a) Discuss the indications of allograft use in orthopedic surgery. [5] b) Describe the key principles of allograft harvest, preparation and preservation in a bone bank. [5]
EX-000739Bone Turnover Markers PRO
What are Biochemical markers for bone formation and bone resorption? Discuss their role in management of osteoporosis. [5+5]
EX-000740Bearing Surfaces in Hip Arthroplasty (MoM, MoP, CoC, CoP) PRO
Discuss ceramics as a bearing surface in Total Hip Arthroplasty. [10]
EX-000741Unclassified PRO
Gene therapy in Orthopedics. [10]
EX-000742Unclassified PRO
Discuss the various considerations, pros and cons and future perspective of day care surgery in Orthopedics. [10]
EX-000743Unclassified PRO
a) Discuss differential diagnosis of monoarticular arthritis of knee joint in a 25 year old male presenting with pain and difficulty in bearing weight. [5] b) Tabulate its investigations and management in an algorithmic manner. [5]
EX-000744Robotic-Assisted Joint Replacement — Current Evidence PRO
Robotic Surgery in Orthopedics: a) Discuss its present role, usage and indications. [7] b) Comment on the cost to benefit ratio of robotic surgery in Orthopedics in developing countries. [3]
EX-000745Radial Head & Neck Fractures (Adults & Paediatrics) PRO
Radial head prosthesis: a) Indications of surgery. [3] b) Design rationale. [3] c) Surgical technique of implantation & complications. [4]
EX-000746Unclassified PRO
Hip arthroscopy: a) Indications for surgery. [3] b) Portals and surgical technique. [4] c) Complications & outcomes. [3]
EX-000747Periprosthetic Joint Infection — Principles PRO
Prosthetic joint infection: a) Role of biofilm in implant infection. [2] b) Sonication. [2] c) Management algorithm in Prosthetic joint infection in Total Knee Replacement (TKA). [6]
EX-000748Orthotics and Prosthetics – Principles and Orthopaedic Applications PRO