FINAL EXAM NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
DECEMBER 2017
ORTHOPAEDICS
PAPER II

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HALL.
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PART B
6. a. Etiopathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis
b. Common deformities of rheumatoid hand their
mechanism.
c. Enumerate the various drugs used for the
management of rheumatoid arthritis.

7. a. Indications of spinal osteotomy in a young patient
of ankylosing spondylitis
b. Enumerate osteotomy techniques their principles
c. Potential complication of spinal osteotomy

8. Madelung's deformity:
a. Classifications
b. Pathological anatomy
c. Management protocol

9. a. Methods of closing gaps between nerve ends
during nerve repair.
b. Enumerate expendable nerves.
c. Donor site morbidity of common donor nerves

10. a. Steps of posterior approach to hip joint while
performing total hip arthroplasty
b. Potential complications
c. What are its advantages disadvantages as
compared to anterior approach?