RGUHS MS Orthopaedics: most-asked theory questions
Across 32 exam sittings recorded in this AnswerBank (2006–2026), these topics appeared in at least two distinct sittings. Use the list to guide your revision, then explore the full model answers.
A sitting here means the year and month recorded in the bank. A topic counts once in that sitting, even if it appeared in several questions or papers. Topics are ranked by sittings, then most recent year, then name. Past recurrence describes these papers; it does not predict the next exam.
Repeated theory topics
Each entry includes its exam sittings, papers and one original question from the bank.
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
asked in 7 of 32 sittings
Sittings: 2007 May · 2010 October · 2018 May · 2019 May · 2020 July · 2021 August · 2026 April
Papers: Paper III · Paper IV
Example question
Carpal tunnel syndrome
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Spondylolisthesis
asked in 6 of 32 sittings
Sittings: 2010 May · 2016 July · 2018 May · 2019 May · 2020 July · 2025 September
Papers: Paper III
Example question
Classify spondylolisthesis and their management
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Kienböck's disease
asked in 6 of 32 sittings
Sittings: 2006 April · 2010 May · 2016 July · 2016 November · 2019 November · 2020 November
Papers: Paper I · Paper III · Paper IV
Example question
What is Kienbock’s disease? Write briefly its etiology, diagnosis, clinical staging and management.
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Acetabular fractures
asked in 5 of 32 sittings
Sittings: 2006 April · 2008 April · 2011 May · 2024 June · 2026 April
Papers: Paper II
Example question
Classify acetabular fracture and the management
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Compartment syndrome
asked in 5 of 32 sittings
Sittings: 2010 October · 2018 November · 2019 May · 2020 July · 2025 September
Papers: Paper I · Paper II
Example question
Compartment Syndrome
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Osteoporosis
asked in 5 of 32 sittings
Sittings: 2007 May · 2010 May · 2017 November · 2019 November · 2025 June
Papers: Paper I · Paper III · Paper IV
Example question
Recent advances in the management of osteoporosis
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Stress fractures
asked in 5 of 32 sittings
Sittings: 2008 October · 2010 October · 2016 June · 2018 May · 2025 September
Papers: Paper I · Paper II
Example question
Stress Fracture.
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Tension band principle
asked in 5 of 32 sittings
Sittings: 2007 September · 2010 October · 2019 November · 2024 June · 2025 September
Papers: Paper I · Paper II
Example question
Tension Band Wire Principle
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Osteoid osteoma
asked in 5 of 32 sittings
Sittings: 2008 April · 2011 May · 2020 November · 2022 November · 2023 December
Papers: Paper I · Paper III · Paper IV
Example question
Osteoid osteoma
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Spina ventosa
asked in 5 of 32 sittings
Sittings: 2009 May · 2018 May · 2018 November · 2020 November · 2023 December
Papers: Paper III
Example question
Spina ventosa.
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Tennis elbow
asked in 5 of 32 sittings
Sittings: 2007 May · 2008 April · 2009 May · 2021 August · 2023 December
Papers: Paper III · Paper IV
Example question
Tennis Elbow.
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Rotator cuff injury
asked in 5 of 32 sittings
Sittings: 2007 September · 2009 October · 2011 May · 2021 July · 2022 November
Papers: Paper II · Paper III
Example question
Rotatory cuff injury and its management.
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Madelung's deformity
asked in 5 of 32 sittings
Sittings: 2007 May · 2009 October · 2018 November · 2019 May · 2021 November
Papers: Paper III
Example question
Madelung deformity
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Bone bank
asked in 5 of 32 sittings
Sittings: 2006 April · 2009 May · 2016 November · 2019 May · 2020 November
Papers: Paper III · Paper IV
Example question
Bone bank
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Perthes' disease
asked in 4 of 32 sittings
Sittings: 2018 November · 2021 November · 2024 June · 2026 April
Papers: Paper III
Example question
Perthe's disease
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Reverse shoulder arthroplasty
asked in 4 of 32 sittings
Sittings: 2016 July · 2021 November · 2024 June · 2026 April
Papers: Paper IV
Example question
Reverse shoulder arthroplasty
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Syme's amputation
asked in 4 of 32 sittings
Sittings: 2007 September · 2009 October · 2016 June · 2026 April
Papers: Paper I · Paper II · Paper III
Example question
Syme's amputation
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Bone cement
asked in 4 of 32 sittings
Sittings: 2008 October · 2019 May · 2022 November · 2025 September
Papers: Paper I · Paper III · Paper IV
Example question
Bone Cement
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Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)
asked in 4 of 32 sittings
Sittings: 2008 October · 2009 May · 2018 November · 2025 May
Papers: Paper III · Paper IV
Example question
Surgical management of developmental dysplasia of hip
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Epiphyseal growth plate
asked in 4 of 32 sittings
Sittings: 2009 May · 2016 November · 2018 November · 2025 September
Papers: Paper I · Paper II
Example question
Anatomy Of Epiphyseal Growth Plate And its Pathological Manifestations
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Idiopathic scoliosis
asked in 4 of 32 sittings
Sittings: 2006 April · 2019 November · 2024 June · 2025 June
Papers: Paper III · Paper IV
Example question
Current trends in the management of idiopathic scoliosis
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Locking compression plate
asked in 4 of 32 sittings
Sittings: 2016 June · 2019 November · 2021 November · 2025 September
Papers: Paper II · Paper IV
Example question
Locking Compression Plate.
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Osteogenesis imperfecta
asked in 4 of 32 sittings
Sittings: 2007 September · 2009 May · 2009 October · 2025 September
Papers: Paper III
Example question
Osteogenesis imperfecta
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Tourniquet palsy
asked in 4 of 32 sittings
Sittings: 2009 May · 2022 May · 2024 June · 2025 May
Papers: Paper I · Paper II · Paper III
Example question
Tourniquet palsy
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Bone scan
asked in 4 of 32 sittings
Sittings: 2006 April · 2019 November · 2020 November · 2023 December
Papers: Paper I · Paper III · Paper IV
Example question
Bone scan
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