UPSC-CMS 2020 — Orthopaedics

Q: Which one of the following statements about Compartment Syndrome is NOT correct?

Pain is on active movement but not on passive movement of muscles. ***Pain is on active movement but not on passive movement of muscles*** - This statement is incorrect because pain in compartment syndrome is characteristically **out of proportion to the injury** and is **exacerbated by passive stretching of the muscles** within the affected compartment. - While active movement can cause pain, the hallmark sign related to pain is its intensification with passive stretching due to increased pressure. *Fasciotomy is the treatment of choice* - **Fasciotomy** is indeed the definitive surgical treatment for compartment syndrome to relieve pressure and prevent irreversible tissue damage. - It involves incising the fascia to decompress the affected muscle compartment. *It is commonest in a closed fracture* - Compartment syndrome most frequently occurs after a **closed fracture**, particularly in the tibia and forearm, because the intact fascial compartments restrict expansion, leading to increased pressure. - The swelling and hemorrhage associated with the fracture are contained, causing pressure to rise rapidly. *Volkmann's Ischaemic contracture is a late complication* - **Volkmann's ischemic contracture** is a severe and debilitating late complication of unresolved or undertreated compartment syndrome, primarily affecting the forearm muscles. - It results from prolonged ischemia, causing muscle necrosis, fibrosis, and subsequent shortening and contracture. [Practice more Orthopaedics PYQs on OnCourse]

Q: Kohler's disease is avascular necrosis of :

Navicular. ***Navicular*** - **Kohler's disease** specifically refers to **osteochondrosis** or **avascular necrosis** of the **navicular bone** in the foot. - It primarily affects **children** and is characterized by pain and tenderness over the medial aspect of the foot. *First metatarsal head* - Avascular necrosis of the first metatarsal head is known as **Freiberg's infraction**. - This condition typically affects **adolescent girls** and causes pain in the forefoot, especially during weight-bearing. *Capitellum of humerus* - Avascular necrosis of the capitellum of the humerus is called **Panner's disease**. - It is an **osteochondrosis** that primarily affects **young athletes** involved in repetitive overhead activities, leading to elbow pain and stiffness. *Lunate* - Avascular necrosis of the lunate bone in the wrist is known as **Kienbock's disease**. - This condition typically affects **adults** and is associated with wrist pain, stiffness, and weakness. [Practice more Orthopaedics PYQs on OnCourse]

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Which one of the following statements about Compartment Syndrome is NOT correct?

Kohler's disease is avascular necrosis of :