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-II
PMR/J/18/35/II
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. What is spondylolisthesis? How is it graded? Outline its
management.

2. Discuss etiopathogenesis, differential diagnosis and
management of gout.

3. Describe pathomechanics and management of neck pain in
desk workers.
10
4. Discuss the biomechanical principles and uses of various types
of ankle foot orthoses.
10
5. Describe various grades and management of medial meniscus
tear.
4+6
6. Discuss assessment and treatment of Congenital Talipes
Equino Varus deformity.
3+7
7. Discuss repetitive stress injuries. Write about any two examples
and their management.
4+6
8. Discuss management of a patient having post-traumatic trans
femoral amputation done one week ago.
10
9. Discuss differential diagnosis of plantar fasciitis and role of
various orthotic management options.
4+6
10. Discuss the role of urodynamic studies in bladder management
in patients with spinal cord injury.
10