Rounds Quiz

433. Osteonecrosis of the femoral head can be confused with which of the following conditions?

A. osteomalacia
B. osteosarcoma
C. osteogenesis imperfecta
D. Paget's disease
E. Transient osteoporosis

434. Paresthesia and paralysis are relatively late signs of compartment syndrome. The early signs are:

A. abnormal progressive pain
B. pain on passive movements of digits
C. pulmonary embolism
D. dilated pupils

435. The advantage of casting/splinting following a BK amputation is:

A. control of edema
B. comfort
C. prevention of joint contracture
D. protection of the wound
E. all of the above

436. Which of the following is a risk factor for osteonecrosis of the femoral head?

A. anorexia
B. chronic kidney disease
C. high-altitude climbing
D. Osgood-Schlatter disease
E. warfarin usage

437. Tinel's sign should be present in all of the following conditions EXCEPT:

A. tarsal tunnel syndrome
B. carpal tunnel syndrome
C. thoracic outlet syndrome
D. diabetic neuropathy
E. cubital tunnel syndrome

438. An avulsion fracture where the tendinous attachment of the bone is torn away is referred to as a:

A. diaphysis fracture
B. apophyseal fracture
C. metaphyseal fracture
D. butterfly fracture
E. buckle fracture

Answers to the last Rounds Quiz:
427. B, C, D; 428. A, D, E; 429. B, C, E; 430. A, B, D; 431. C; 432. True