FINAL EXAM NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
JUNE 2018

POSSESSION/USE OF CELL PHONES OR ANY SUCH ELECTRONIC GADGETS IS NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE EXAMINATION HALL.
PHYSICAL MEDICINE REHABILITATION
PAPER-I
PMR/J/18/35/I
Time: 3 hours
Max. Marks:100
Important Instructions:
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:
1. Significance of HLA B-27 typing.
10
2. Role of rheumatoid factor in diagnosis and prognostication of
rheumatoid arthritis.
10
3. Clinico radiological assessment of lumbar canal stenosis
10
4. Investigations for vertebrobasilar insufficiency due to cervical
spondylosis
10
5. Significance of latency studies in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
10
6. Cryotherapy in musculoskeletal conditions.
10
7. Describe the deep tendon reflex arc draw a diagram of the
same.
7+3
8. Discuss role of bone mineral density assessment and
Teriparatide therapy in management of osteoporosis.
10
9. Describe various types of levers in the human body with an
illustration of each.
10
10. Describe the role of determinants of human gait in various
phases of gait cycle.
10