#1
Which of the following is a common orthopedic procedure for treating fractures?
Colonoscopy
Angioplasty
Casting
Lumbar puncture
#2
What is the purpose of a brace in orthopedics?
To measure blood sugar levels
To provide support and stability to a joint or body part
To administer medication
To perform diagnostic imaging
#3
Which orthopedic procedure involves the removal of a portion of the synovial membrane for examination?
Meniscectomy
Synovectomy
Osteoplasty
Bunionectomy
#4
What is the primary purpose of a bone graft in orthopedic surgery?
To repair a torn ligament
To replace a damaged joint
To promote bone healing and fusion
To remove cancerous tumors
#5
Which orthopedic condition is characterized by the wearing away of the cartilage covering the ends of bones within a joint?
Osteoporosis
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Gout
#6
What is the primary purpose of arthroscopy in orthopedics?
To measure blood pressure
To visualize and treat joint problems
To perform organ transplant
To diagnose respiratory disorders
#7
Which orthopedic treatment involves the replacement of a damaged joint with a prosthetic one?
Arthroscopy
Laminectomy
Joint replacement surgery
Carpal tunnel release
#8
Which condition does carpal tunnel release surgery aim to treat?
Knee pain
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Hip dysplasia
Rotator cuff tear
#9
What is the primary goal of a laminectomy in orthopedics?
To remove a limb
To remove part of the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord
To repair a torn ligament
To perform joint fusion
#10
In orthopedics, what does the term 'arthroplasty' commonly refer to?
Joint replacement surgery
Soft tissue repair
Bone fracture reduction
Muscle biopsy
#11
Which orthopedic condition is characterized by the inflammation of the tendons that pass over the thumb side of the wrist?
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Tennis elbow
De Quervain's tenosynovitis
Rotator cuff tear
#12
In the context of orthopedics, what does the term 'osteotomy' refer to?
Bone realignment by cutting
Soft tissue reconstruction
Joint fusion
Spinal disc replacement
#13
Which orthopedic procedure is commonly performed to alleviate back pain by removing a portion of the vertebral bone?
Hip replacement surgery
Spinal fusion
Tendon repair
Meniscus repair
#14
Which imaging technique is commonly used in orthopedics to visualize soft tissues, such as muscles and ligaments?
X-ray
CT scan
MRI
Ultrasound
#15
What is the primary purpose of a knee arthroplasty (knee replacement) surgery?
To correct vision problems
To replace a damaged knee joint with an artificial one
To treat dental issues
To repair a fractured bone
#16
What is the primary purpose of an external fixator in orthopedics?
To administer medication
To realign and stabilize fractured bones
To visualize internal organs
To measure joint range of motion
#17
Which orthopedic surgery is commonly performed to repair a torn rotator cuff?
Total hip replacement
Shoulder arthroscopy
Plantar fascia release
Achilles tendon repair