Hallux Valgus Practice Questions

Question 1

Genu valgus deformity seen when?

Accepted Answer

Long axis of tibia n fibula moves lateral to the long axis of femur

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Long axis of tibia n fibula moves medial to long axis of femur

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Long axis of femur is anterior to tibia and fibula

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Long axis of femur is posterior to tibia and fibula

Question 2

What is the condition commonly known as jumper's knee?

Accepted Answer

Patellar tendonitis due to overuse of the patellar tendon.

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Inflammation of the patellar tendon at its insertion on the patella.

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Tendinopathy of the quadriceps tendon.

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Injury to the hamstring tendon.

Question 3

All of the following are described surgical procedures for CTE V except -

Accepted Answer

Salter's osteotomy

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Dwyer's osteotomy

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Posteromedial soft tissue release

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Triple Arthrodesis

Question 4

A radiograph is obtained from a child with scoliosis. What is the name of the angle used to measure spinal curvature?

Accepted Answer

Cobb's Angle

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Bohler's Angle

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Ferguson's Angle

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Pauwels' Angle

Question 5

A 65-year-old lady presented with a swollen and painful knee. On examination, she was found to have grade III osteoarthritic changes. What is the best course of action?

Accepted Answer

Total knee replacement

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Conservative management

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Arthroscopic washing

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Partial knee replacement

Question 6

SAFE strategy is recommended for-

Accepted Answer

Trachoma

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Diabetic retinopathy

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Glaucoma

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Cataract

Question 7

Watson Jones operation is indicated for which condition?

Accepted Answer

Chronic ankle instability

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Poliomyelitis

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Muscle paralysis

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Neglected clubfoot

Question 8

Triple arthrodesis does not involve which of the following joints?

Accepted Answer

Tibiotalar Joint

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Calcaneocuboid Joint

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Talanovicular Joint

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Talocalcaneal Joint

Question 9

A 45-year-old male presents with foot pain after an injury. What is the mechanism of injury associated with the pathology seen in this X-ray?

Accepted Answer

Inversion of the foot producing tension on the peroneus brevis tendon

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Forcible inversion of the foot in plantar flexion, such as in a dancer's injury

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Fall while climbing stairs or falling from a height

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A direct blow

Question 10

Hallux valgus is associated with all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

An exostosis on the medial side of the head of the first metatarsal

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A bunion

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Osteoarthritis of the metatarsophalangeal joint

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Overriding or under-riding of the second toe by the third

Hallux Valgus — MCQs

Hallux Valgus — MCQs

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