Rehabilitation in Degenerative Disorders — MCQs

During reconstruction of an amputated limb which of the following is done first?

Halopelvic traction is primarily used for correcting which specific spinal deformity?

Mrs. Katson, a 64-year-old obese woman with bilateral knee osteoarthritis, describes pain on most days and limiting pain at least 2 days per week. She has tried activity modification (walking less) without success. All of the following therapies have been shown to be efficacious EXCEPT:

A patient presents with a suspected cervical spine injury following an accident. What is the first step in management?

Osteoarthritis is typically not seen in which of the following joints?

In patients with osteoarthritis of the knee joint, atrophy occurs most commonly in which muscle?

What is the deformity most commonly seen in primary osteoarthritis of the knee joint?

A 74-year-old woman presents with a months-long history of pain in her right hand and lower back, which is worsening and interfering with her daily activities. The pain increases as the day progresses. She denies any history of trauma and is otherwise healthy. Over-the-counter acetaminophen usually provides relief. On examination, there is soft tissue swelling and tenderness of her second and third distal interphalangeal joints in the right hand, and she experiences pain in her lower back upon forward flexion. There is no erythema or joint effusion in any other joints. What is the most likely explanation for the joint pain in osteoarthritis?

Which compartment of the knee is most commonly involved in osteoarthritis?

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of osteoarthritis?