FINAL EXAM NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
JUNE 2017

POSSESSION USE OF CELL PHONES OR ANY SUCH ELECTRONIC GADGETS IS NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE
EXAMINATION HALL.
ORTHOPAEDICS
PAPER II
ORTHO/J/17/27/II
Time 3 hours
Max. Marks 100
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
• This question paper consists of 10 questions divided into Part and Part each part
containing 5 questions.
• Answers to questions of Part and Part are to be strictly attempted in separate answer
sheet(s) and the main supplementary answer sheet(s) used for each part must be tagged
separately.
• Answers to questions of Part attempted in answer sheet(s) of Part or vice versa shall
not be evaluated.
• Answer sheet(s) of Part and Part are not to be tagged together.
• Part and Part should be mentioned only on the covering page of the respective answer
sheet(s).
• Attempt all questions in order.
• Each question carries 10 marks.
• Read the question carefully and answer to the point neatly and legibly.
• Do not leave any blank pages between two answers.
• Indicate the question number correctly for the answer in the margin space.
• Answer all the parts of a single question together.
• Start the answer to a question on a fresh page or leave adequate space between two answers.
• Draw table/diagrams/flowcharts wherever appropriate.
Write short notes on:
PART A
1. Surgical anatomy of Ganz approach to hip joint.
Indications of Ganz approach to hip joint.
4+6
2. Management of acute septic arthritis of hip in an infant.
Give any one classification system for septic sequelae of
hip in children.
6+4
3. Symptoms and clinical signs of a rigid pes planus
deformity.
Radiological features of congenital vertical tallus.
5+5
4. Clinical work up and laboratory diagnosis of metastatic
bone tumours.
Outline management principles of these in long bones.
6+4
5. Define spondylolisthesis.
Its classification in adults
Its clinical features and radiological signs.
Outline its management.

P.T.O.
FINAL EXAM NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
JUNE 2017

POSSESSION USE OF CELL PHONES OR ANY SUCH ELECTRONIC GADGETS IS NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE
EXAMINATION HALL.
ORTHOPAEDICS
PAPER II
Please read carefully the important instructions mentioned on Page
• Answers to questions of Part and Part are to be strictly attempted in separate answer
sheet(s) and the main supplementary answer sheet(s) used for each part must be tagged
separately.
• Answers to questions of Part attempted in answer sheet(s) of Part or vice versa shall
not be evaluated.
PART B
6. Clinical features, radiological features, differential diagnosis
and management principles of unilateral coxa vara in a toddler.

7. What is triple deformity of the knee?
What are its causes?
Its management in TB arthritis of the knee

8. Indication and surgical method of Zancolli's capsulodesis.
Clinical features and management of discoid meniscus.
5+5
9. Clinical presentation, radiological features and management
of:
Chondromyxoid fibroma of distal femur.
Osteoid osteoma of femoral neck.
5+5
10. Prophylactic management of deep vein thrombosis before
hip surgery.
Fat embolism following fracture shaft femur in a young
adult in casualty.
5+5