Important Topics in Orthopedics for NEET-PG
Nov 6, 2018
After sharing the important topics for various subjects like Pharmacology, Pathology, PSM etc, we have been receiving constant requests from the students to share the important topics for Orthopedics.
Hence, we asked help from subject matter experts to cast some light on this.
Important Topics in Orthopedics
| Topic | Sub-Topic |
| Imaging | · Periosteal Reactions* · Investigations for stress fracture ·Osteomyelits and Bone Tumors |
| Infections | · Osteomyelits· Pyogenic Arthritis · Actnomycosis |
| Tuberculosis | · Pott’s spine* · T.B. Knee & Hip |
| Bone Tumors | · Diagnosis especially Benign Tumors* · Management Malignant Tumors* · Bone Cyst |
| Sports Injury | Cruciate ligaments and Meniscal injuries |
| Amputation | · Symes ·Choparts ·Lisfranc |
| Traumatology | 1.Complication · Compartment Syndrome ·Crush Injury ·Fat Embolism · Sudecks dystrophy· Myosits Ossifications2.Upper Limb:· Dislocation*- Shoulder and Elbow· Fractures*- Clavicle, Humerus, Supracondylar humerus, Lateral condyle humerus, Colles and Carpo metacarpal injuries3.Cervical Spine Injuries4.Lower Limb:· Dislocations*- Hip and Knee·Fractures*- Hip, Femur shaft, Patella, Tibia and Calcaneum· Ankle Sprain5.Treatment- Nails, Screws & Wires |
| Avascular Necrosis* and Osteochondritis Neuromuscular Disorders | · Polio · Disc prolapsed· Bursits and other inflammatory disorders· Dupuytrens contracture |
| Metabolic Disorders | · Rickets & Osteomalacia* · Osteopetrosis and Pagets*· Osteoporosis* and Hyperparathyrodism· Achondroplasia*· Osteogenesis imperfect |
| Arthritis | · Osteoarthritis* · R.A* and Ankylosing spondylitis*· Gout* and Pseudogout· Charcots Joints |
| Nerve Injuries | · Erb’s Palsy · Ulnar*, Median and Radial Nerve· Entrapment syndrome- Carpal tunnel and Meralgia Paraesthetca |
| Pediatrics Orthopedics
| · DDH*, Perthes* & Slipped capital femoral epiphysis · CTEV*· Genu Varum |
*Topics important for Image-based Questions
Go through these above-mentioned topics first, then if time permits study other topics as well. Hope this blog will help you to have an idea about what to prepare in Orthopedics for NEET PG.
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