Orthopaedics

Question 1

osteogenesis imperfecta features

Answer 1

• presents in childhood
• fractures following minor trauma
• blue sclera
• deafness secondary to otosclerosis
• dental imperfections are common

Question 2

Management of osteomyelitis

Answer 2

flucloxacillin for 6 weeks
OR
clindamycin if penicillin-allergic

Question 3

X-Ray showing ‘double bubble’ appearance on bone

Answer 3

giant cell tumour (benign)

Question 4

X-Ray showing ‘sunburst’ appearance coming off bone

Answer 4

Osteosarcoma