DNB Ortho 2023 Questions
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EX-000067Industry 5.0 in Trauma and Orthopaedics – Human–Machine Collaboration and Future Technologies PRO
Discuss the role of Industry 5.0 technology capabilities in Trauma and Orthopaedics.
EX-000068Bearing Surfaces in Hip Arthroplasty (MoM, MoP, CoC, CoP) PRO
Discuss the various bearing surfaces, their advantages and disadvantages in total hip arthroplasty.
EX-000069Industry 5.0 in Trauma and Orthopaedics – Human–Machine Collaboration and Future Technologies PRO
Intraosseous therapy in Orthopaedics. The role of robotics in trauma and Orthopaedics. Outcome measures in trauma and Orthopaedics.
EX-000072Periprosthetic Distal Femur Fracture PRO
Discuss classification and management of periprosthetic fractures of femur.
EX-000074Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Orthopaedics – Principles, Indications and Clinical Applications PRO
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy: its advantages and disadvantages in orthopaedic practices.
EX-000075Osteochondral Defects — Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI) PRO
Cartilage grafting. Focal resurfacing implants. Meniscal repair.
EX-000076Acetabular Fractures — Letournel PRO
Classification and diagnosis of acetabular fractures.
EX-000077Compartment Syndrome — Diagnosis and Management PRO
Acute Compartment syndrome. Describe the pathophysiology. Clinical features and diagnosis. Management of a case of an acute compartment syndrome with fracture both bones leg.
EX-000078Peripheral Nerve Injury — Sunderland Classification PRO
Peripheral nerve injury. Describe the anatomy of ulnar nerve. Enumerate the causes of claw hand and describe the differences between low and high ulnar nerve palsy. Algorithm for management of ulnar nerve palsy
EX-000080Rickets — Orthopaedic Sequelae PRO
Describe the regulation of mineral metabolism by 1,25-(OH)₂ vitamin D. Discuss the classification of rickets. Management of a child with severe genu valgum deformity in both lower limbs.
EX-000081Fracture Healing — Biology & Timelines PRO
Discuss the factors influencing fracture healing. Bone graft substitutes and their role in orthopaedics and traumatology.
EX-000082Patellar Tendon-Bearing Cast – Principles, Technique and Functional Treatment of Tibial Fractures PRO
Discuss the biomechanics, clinical uses and advantages of patella tendon bearing cast.
EX-000083Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) — Implant Designs PRO
Describe various axes of the lower limb. Rational of the resection and gap balancing in knee arthroplasty. Discuss the component alignment in total knee arthroplasty.
EX-000084Fracture Healing — Biology & Timelines PRO
What are the phases of bone healing? Describe the bone remodelling and its cycle.
EX-000749Pes Planus - Flat foot PRO
Briefly describe the anatomical composition of medial and lateral longitudinal arches of foot. Discuss the patho-anatomy in rigid Pes-Planus. Briefly discuss principles of management of rigid Pes-Planus in adolescents & adults. [3+3+4]
EX-000750Osteomalacia and Rickets PRO
What is resistant rickets? Discuss its clinical features and investigations. Briefly discuss its medical management. [2+5+3]
EX-000751CRPS — Budapest Criteria PRO
a) Functional cast Bracing. [3] b) Open and closed chain exercises. [3] c) Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). [4]
EX-000752Unclassified PRO
What are the clinical, radiological & lab features of SARA (sexually acquired reactive arthritis)? Discuss briefly its management in a young adult male. [7+3]
EX-000753Peripheral Nerve Injury — Sunderland Classification PRO
a) Microanatomy of peripheral nerve (with a cross-sectional diagram). [5] b) Sunderland classification of peripheral nerve injuries. [5]
EX-000754Lumbar Canal Stenosis — Decompression Options PRO
a) Discuss the various types of lumbar canal stenosis based on MRI. [3] b) What are the differentiating features between neurogenic and vascular claudication? [3] c) Discuss in brief the management of lumbar canal stenosis. [4]
EX-000755Cementless vs Cemented Fixation in Arthroplasty PRO
a) Describe the principles of Charnley’s low friction arthroplasty. [5] b) Composition, properties & uses of bone cement. [5]
EX-000756Fracture Healing — Biology & Timelines PRO
a) Describe the biology of fracture healing in a long bone fracture following rigid fixation with a plate & screws. [5] b) Discuss in brief the intramembranous and endochondral ossification with examples. [5]
EX-000757Unclassified PRO
Discuss the clinical features & investigations, prophylaxis and treatment of venous thromboembolism. [4+3+3]
EX-000758Unclassified PRO
a) Describe briefly various types of foot & ankle amputations. [6] b) Describe features and use of SACH foot. [4]
EX-000759Unclassified PRO
a) Describe the classification of radial club hand. [4] b) Describe the management options for various stages of radial club hand. [6]
EX-000760Multi-ligament Knee Injury PRO
a) Describe the symptoms & diagnostic clinical signs/tests for posterolateral corner injury of the knee. [6] b) Briefly discuss the principles of its surgical reconstruction. [4]
EX-000761Clubfoot — Ponseti Technique PRO
a) What is a relapsed clubfoot? [2] b) Describe steps of Ponseti method for treatment of an idiopathic clubfoot. (4) c) Describe the surgical options for a clubfoot not corrected with Ponseti method. [4]
EX-000762Unclassified PRO
a) Describe secondary chondroscarcoma and its likely causes. [3] b) Discuss in brief its radiological & histopathological features and management principles. [4+3]
EX-000763Scapho-Lunate Instability PRO
a) Describe the mechanism & pathoanatomy of dorsal intercalated segment instability. [5] b) What are the radiological parameters to diagnose such an instability and outline management options in a chronic late presenting case? [5]
EX-000764Unclassified PRO