FINAL EXAM NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
DECEMBER 2017
ORTHOPAEDICS
PAPER IV

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HALL.
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PART B
6. a. Role of posterior cruciate ligament in total knee
arthroplasty
b. Benefits of PCL retention prosthesis
c. Benefits of PCL substitution prosthesis

7. a. Principles of Gamma Camera
b. Radioactive substance(s) used in Gamma Camera
c. Indications use of Gamma Camera

8. a. Broad indications for hip arthroscopy
b. Portal positioning for hip arthroscopy
c. Potential complications of hip arthroscopy

9. a. Causes of intoeing of gait
b. Radiological investigations and their interpretation in intoeing
of gait
c. Its management protocol

10. a. Indications contraindications of total elbow
arthroplasty
b. What are the complications of total elbow arthroplasty
c. Changes in design to reduce complications