Orthopaedic conditions/injuries

Question 1

What does Simmond’s test, test for?

Answer 1

Rupture Achillies tendon

Question 2

What is medial epicondylitis also called?

Answer 2

Golfer’s elbow

Question 3

What is lateral epicondylitis also called?

Answer 3

Tennis elbow; (note worse on wrist extension).

Question 4

What condition is noted as a fixed varus and equinus deformity of the foot?

Answer 4

Clubfoot - congenital talipes equinovarus

Question 5

Barlows and Ortolani’s tests are associated with which paediatric joint disease?

Answer 5

DDH - Developmental dysplasia of the hip

Question 6

A 70 y/o woman falls on her elbow. She has marked bruising and tenderness of the upper arm. Neurovascular examination reveals wrist drop. What injury do you suspect?

Answer 6

Fracture of the shaft of the humerus.

Explanation: This is common in the elderly. The extensive bruising is characteristic. Diagnosis is supported by wrist drop which has been caused by radial nerve injury where it lies in the spiral groove of the humerus.