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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.

From the past papers

Repeated theory topics

Each entry includes its exam sittings, papers and one original question from the bank.

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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.

  23. Osteogenesis imperfecta

    asked in 4 of 32 sittings

    Sittings: 2007 September · 2009 May · 2009 October · 2025 September

    Papers: Paper III

    Example question

    Osteogenesis imperfecta

  24. 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

  25. 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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