Computational Modeling in Orthopaedics Practice Questions

Question 1

Which statement accurately describes a characteristic of synovial joints?

Accepted Answer

Hyaline cartilage covers the articular surfaces of synovial joints.

Answer

The metacarpo-phalangeal joint is a condyloid joint.

Answer

Cartilage can sometimes divide the joint into two cavities.

Answer

Stability is inversely proportional to mobility in synovial joints.

Question 2

Treatment of choice for displaced fracture neck femur in a 40 years old female

Accepted Answer

Multiple screw fixation

Answer

None of the options

Answer

Bipolar hemiarthroplasty

Answer

THR

Question 3

Among the following dental files made of the same steel and size 55, which one is more prone to fracture?

Accepted Answer

Headstrom file

Answer

Square cross-section file

Answer

Triangular reamer

Answer

Rhomboid cross-section file

Question 4

What is the primary reason for early stabilization of a femur shaft fracture?

Accepted Answer

To prevent fat embolism syndrome and systemic complications

Answer

To prevent significant blood loss.

Answer

To reduce pain and discomfort.

Answer

To facilitate quicker healing.

Question 5

What is the investigation of choice for diagnosing a stress fracture?

Accepted Answer

MRI

Answer

X-ray

Answer

CT scan

Answer

Bone scan

Question 6

Following a femoral shaft fracture, your consultant asks you to provide tibia traction. Which of the following will you request from the nurse?

1. Thomas splint
2. K-wire
3. Steinmann pin
4. Denham's pin
5. Bohler's stirrup
6. Bohler Braun splint

Accepted Answer

$3,5,6$

Answer

$1,2,3,4,5,6$

Answer

$3,4,5$

Answer

$1,2,4$

Question 7

Which of the following is a contraindication for open reduction & internal fixation (ORIF)?

Accepted Answer

All of the options

Answer

Active infection

Answer

Soft bones

Answer

Soft tissue contractures around the fracture site

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Patellar tendonitis due to overuse of the patellar tendon.

Answer

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

Answer

Tendinopathy of the quadriceps tendon.

Answer

Injury to the hamstring tendon.

Question 9

All of the following factors affect osseointegration EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Patient's blood type

Answer

Biocompatibility of implant material.

Answer

Implant design.

Answer

Status of the host bed.

Question 10

When Class III elastics are used, what movement will the maxillary first molars exhibit?

Accepted Answer

Move mesially and extrude

Answer

Move distally and intrude

Answer

Move mesially and intrude

Answer

Move only mesially; there will be no vertical movement

Computational Modeling in Orthopaedics — MCQs

Computational Modeling in Orthopaedics — MCQs

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