FINAL EXAM NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
DECEMBER 2017
ORTHOPAEDICS
PAPER II

POSSESSION/USE OF CELL PHONES OR ANY SUCH ELECTRONIC GADGETS IS NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE EXAMINATION
HALL.
ORTHO/D/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. a. What is tibia vara?
b. Classify tibia vara.
c. Conventional management of tibia vara and recent advances in its
management.

2. Anterior Interosseous Nerve Syndrome:
a. Enumerate its etiology and clinical features
b. What are the diagnostic tests for it?
c. Its treatment protocol

3. a. What is impingement syndrome (Shoulder)?
b. Pathophysiology of Rotator Cuff tear.
c. Various imaging modalities for it.
d. Diagnostic tests describe any two)
e. Management outline.

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4. a. Enumerate the surgical approaches to reduce fix pilon fracture.
b. Enumerate steps of postero-lateral approach.
c. Enumerate its advantages disadvantages.

5. a. Define spondylolisthesis
b. Its classification in adults.
c. Clinical features diagnostic tests
d. Treatment protocol

P.T.O