Orthopedics concepts for NEET PG & INI-CET

18 Orthopedics concepts explained for postgraduate entrance revision — what to remember, how it is tested, and practice questions with answers.

Orthopedics topics

Amputations — Named TypesNamed amputations for NEET PG & INI-CET: toe, ray, transmetatarsal, Lisfranc, Chopart, Syme, Boyd, Pirogoff, BKA, AKA — levels, indications and traps.Bone and Joint InfectionsBone and joint infections for NEET PG & INI-CET: osteomyelitis pathogenesis and organisms, septic arthritis fluid and treatment, Pott spine features.Bone Tumours — Osteosarcoma, Ewing Sarcoma and GCTBone tumours for NEET PG & INI-CET: site by age, sunburst, Codman, onion-skin and soap-bubble signs, EWSR1-FLI1, GCT, chondrosarcoma, osteoid osteoma.CTEV and DDHCTEV and DDH for NEET PG & INI-CET: CAVE deformity, Pirani score, Ponseti steps, brace, Barlow vs Ortolani, Galeazzi, ultrasound vs X-ray, Pavlik harness.Fat Embolism SyndromeFat embolism syndrome for NEET PG & INI-CET: causes, timing, petechiae, Gurd and Schonfeld criteria, imaging, supportive treatment, steroids, prevention.Fracture Healing and ComplicationsFracture healing for exams: stages, primary vs secondary healing, delayed union, nonunion types, malunion, AVN sites, fat embolism, compartment syndrome.Knee Ligament Injuries and ACL TestsACL injury and knee special tests for NEET PG & INI-CET: Lachman, anterior drawer, pivot shift, PCL and MCL tests, McMurray, unhappy triad and grafts.Volkmann's Ischaemic ContractureVolkmann's ischaemic contracture for NEET PG & INI-CET: forearm compartment syndrome, 5 Ps, pressure cut-offs, fasciotomy, Tsuge types and treatment.Wrist Fractures: Colles, Smith and ScaphoidRevise Colles, Smith, Barton and scaphoid fractures: displacement, X-ray clues, occult injuries, blood supply, management and complications.

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