DNB Ortho 2024 Questions
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EX-000037Bone Grafts and Substitutes PRO
Autografts: Possible sites of harvest, advantages and limitations.
EX-000038Fracture Healing — Biology & Timelines PRO
Describe in brief various methods to stimulate fracture healing.
EX-000039Gait Cycle and Analysis PRO
Describe Trendelenburg gait.
EX-000040Metastatic Bone DiseaseAnswer available
Spinal metastasis: list causes, discuss clinical presentation and investigations & management.
EX-000041Shock and Resuscitation in OrthopaedicsAnswer available
Hemorrhagic shock: discuss the pathophysiology & management in a 23-year-old polytrauma patient.
EX-000042Bone Tumor Biopsy PrinciplesAnswer available
Biopsy in musculoskeletal tumours: Principles, types, advantages and limitations.
EX-000043Nuclear Medicine — Bone Scan & PET BasicsAnswer available
Bone Scan: Types, indications and limitations in musculoskeletal conditions.
EX-000044Polytrauma — Damage Control OrthopaedicsAnswer available
Crush Syndrome: Pathophysiology, management and complications.
EX-000045Scaphoid Fracture — Diagnosis & Treatment PRO
Describe the blood supply of Scaphoid and its clinical implications in fracture scaphoid management.
EX-000046Rheumatoid Arthritis — Hand PRO
Rheumatoid hand: Clinical presentation and management.
EX-000047Biomaterials in Orthopaedics PRO
Bioinert materials in orthopaedic surgery: various types, advantages, disadvantages and applications.
EX-000048Peripheral Nerve Injury — Sunderland Classification PRO
Peroneal Nerve palsy: clinical features, early and delayed management after hip dislocation.
EX-000049Osteomyelitis — Cierny–Mader Staging PRO
Chronic Osteomyelitis Tibia: classification, clinical features & management strategies.
EX-000050Developmental Dysplasia of Hip (DDH) — Screening & Management PRO
Describe developmental dysplasia of hip. Describe management principles and surgical approach in a child of 2 years of age
EX-000051Orthopaedic Implants — Materials & Corrosion PRO
Locking compression plate: Principle, indications, advantages and limitations.
EX-000052Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) PRO
Osteochondritis dissecans knee: Clinical presentation and management.
EX-000053Spondylolisthesis — Wiltse Classification PRO
Lumbar spondylolisthesis: Presentation and management.
EX-000054Floating Joints — Floating Knee, Floating Elbow & Floating Shoulder PRO
Define floating knee injury. Describe clinical features and management principles in a young adult male presenting with floating knee.
EX-000055Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fracture PRO
Cubitus Valgus: causes, clinical presentation and management.
EX-000056Perthes Disease — Management PRO
Perthes disease: classification, head at risk signs and management.
EX-000057Cerebral Palsy – An Orthopaedic Overview PRO
Spastic diplegia in paediatric cases: Presentation, non-operative and operative management.
EX-000058Orthopaedic Implants — Materials & Corrosion PRO
Patient specific implants in orthopaedics
EX-000059Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) — Approaches & Complications PRO
Dual mobility hips: Principle, indications, advantages and complications.
EX-000060Complications of Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) PRO
Periprosthetic fractures proximal femur after THA: Classification and management.
EX-000061Tendon Healing and Rehabilitation PRO
Discuss the principles of tendon transfer. Describe the tendon transfer for radial nerve palsy at midarm.
EX-000062Nonunion — Weber & Cech Classification PRO
Non-union of tibia: Definition, classification, causes and management strategies.
EX-000063ACL Injury — Workup & Reconstruction PRO
ACL tear in female athletes: Discuss the graft options and fixation methods.
EX-000064Scoliosis — Cobb Angle & Surgical Indications PRO
Congenital scoliosis: Classification, investigation and management.
EX-000065Evidence-Based Medicine – Hierarchy of Evidence and Types of Research PRO
Define evidence based medicine and hierarchy of evidence. Discuss in brief the various types of research studies.
EX-000066Spinal Infections — Pyogenic vs TB PRO