Orthopedic Surgeries MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: September 28, 2024

Which of the following is the most common type of orthopedic surgery?
a) Joint replacement
b) Fracture repair
c) Spinal fusion
d) Arthroscopy
Answer: a) Joint replacement

What is the purpose of a total hip replacement surgery?
a) To relieve pain caused by arthritis
b) To correct a spinal deformity
c) To treat ligament injuries
d) To repair a broken bone
Answer: a) To relieve pain caused by arthritis

Which material is most commonly used for joint replacements?
a) Titanium
b) Plastic
c) Wood
d) Fiberglass
Answer: a) Titanium

Which type of surgery involves minimally invasive techniques using a camera?
a) Arthroscopy
b) Open surgery
c) Amputation
d) Fracture repair
Answer: a) Arthroscopy

Which condition often requires a total knee replacement?
a) Osteoarthritis
b) Tendinitis
c) Carpal tunnel syndrome
d) Tennis elbow
Answer: a) Osteoarthritis

What is the typical recovery time for a hip replacement surgery?
a) 2-4 weeks
b) 4-6 months
c) 6-8 weeks
d) 9-12 months
Answer: c) 6-8 weeks

What is the most common reason for performing spinal fusion surgery?
a) Degenerative disc disease
b) ACL tear
c) Stress fracture
d) Rotator cuff injury
Answer: a) Degenerative disc disease

What type of orthopedic surgery is used to repair a torn ACL?
a) Ligament reconstruction
b) Joint replacement
c) Bone grafting
d) Amputation
Answer: a) Ligament reconstruction

Which of the following surgeries is typically performed to treat scoliosis?
a) Spinal fusion
b) Hip replacement
c) Carpal tunnel release
d) Meniscus repair
Answer: a) Spinal fusion

What is a common postoperative complication of joint replacement surgery?
a) Infection
b) Tendon rupture
c) Bone spurs
d) Muscle strain
Answer: a) Infection

Which procedure is used to treat carpal tunnel syndrome?
a) Carpal tunnel release
b) ACL reconstruction
c) Hip replacement
d) Rotator cuff repair
Answer: a) Carpal tunnel release

What type of surgery involves repairing damaged cartilage in the knee?
a) Meniscus repair
b) Hip arthroscopy
c) Spinal fusion
d) Shoulder replacement
Answer: a) Meniscus repair

Which orthopedic surgery is most commonly performed for shoulder dislocations?
a) Shoulder arthroscopy
b) ACL reconstruction
c) Knee replacement
d) Hip fusion
Answer: a) Shoulder arthroscopy

What is the goal of orthopedic fracture repair surgery?
a) To realign and stabilize broken bones
b) To treat muscle tears
c) To replace a joint
d) To correct ligament damage
Answer: a) To realign and stabilize broken bones

What type of orthopedic surgery is performed to treat severe bunions?
a) Bunionectomy
b) Joint replacement
c) Fracture repair
d) Arthroscopy
Answer: a) Bunionectomy

What is the primary purpose of a rotator cuff repair surgery?
a) To restore shoulder function
b) To fuse two spinal vertebrae
c) To replace a hip joint
d) To repair a knee ligament
Answer: a) To restore shoulder function

Which condition often requires spinal decompression surgery?
a) Herniated disc
b) ACL tear
c) Meniscus injury
d) Tendinitis
Answer: a) Herniated disc

What is the primary function of a bone graft in orthopedic surgery?
a) To promote bone healing
b) To repair a ligament
c) To replace a joint
d) To remove a tumor
Answer: a) To promote bone healing

Which orthopedic surgery is commonly performed for chronic tennis elbow?
a) Elbow release surgery
b) Arthroscopy
c) ACL reconstruction
d) Carpal tunnel release
Answer: a) Elbow release surgery

What is the most common type of anesthesia used in orthopedic surgeries?
a) General anesthesia
b) Local anesthesia
c) Epidural anesthesia
d) Conscious sedation
Answer: a) General anesthesia

Which orthopedic surgery is often recommended for patients with severe arthritis in the shoulder?
a) Shoulder replacement
b) Rotator cuff repair
c) Knee replacement
d) Spinal fusion
Answer: a) Shoulder replacement

What is the purpose of arthroscopic surgery in sports injuries?
a) To diagnose and treat joint problems with minimal invasion
b) To completely replace a joint
c) To remove bone spurs
d) To stabilize a fractured bone
Answer: a) To diagnose and treat joint problems with minimal invasion

Which condition typically requires a partial knee replacement?
a) Osteoarthritis affecting only one part of the knee
b) ACL tear
c) Dislocated patella
d) Hamstring strain
Answer: a) Osteoarthritis affecting only one part of the knee

What is the goal of ankle fusion surgery?
a) To fuse the bones of the ankle to eliminate pain
b) To repair a torn ligament
c) To replace the ankle joint
d) To treat a stress fracture
Answer: a) To fuse the bones of the ankle to eliminate pain

Which surgery is commonly performed to treat advanced osteoarthritis in the hip?
a) Hip replacement
b) ACL reconstruction
c) Spinal fusion
d) Meniscus repair
Answer: a) Hip replacement

Which surgery is used to treat Dupuytren’s contracture in the hand?
a) Fasciectomy
b) Arthroscopy
c) Carpal tunnel release
d) Rotator cuff repair
Answer: a) Fasciectomy

Which type of graft is most commonly used in ACL reconstruction surgery?
a) Patellar tendon graft
b) Hip bone graft
c) Fibula graft
d) Achilles tendon graft
Answer: a) Patellar tendon graft

What is the primary reason for performing a laminectomy?
a) To relieve pressure on the spinal cord
b) To fuse two bones together
c) To replace a joint
d) To repair a tendon
Answer: a) To relieve pressure on the spinal cord

Which surgery is most commonly performed for severe cases of rheumatoid arthritis in the hands?
a) Joint fusion
b) ACL reconstruction
c) Meniscus repair
d) Tendon repair
Answer: a) Joint fusion

What is a common complication of hip replacement surgery?
a) Dislocation of the prosthetic joint
b) ACL tear
c) Spinal instability
d) Tendinitis
Answer: a) Dislocation of the prosthetic joint

Which surgery is commonly used to treat advanced degenerative disc disease in the spine?
a) Spinal fusion
b) Hip replacement
c) Carpal tunnel release
d) Meniscus repair
Answer: a) Spinal fusion

What is the primary purpose of knee arthroscopy?
a) To diagnose and treat problems in the knee joint
b) To replace the knee joint
c) To remove bone spurs
d) To repair a torn muscle
Answer: a) To diagnose and treat problems in the knee joint

Which condition typically requires an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) surgery?
a) Complex fractures
b) ACL tears
c) Rotator cuff injuries
d) Tennis elbow
Answer: a) Complex fractures

Which surgery is performed to treat severe cases of spinal stenosis?
a) Laminectomy
b) ACL reconstruction
c) Hip replacement
d) Rotator cuff repair
Answer: a) Laminectomy

What is the goal of revision joint replacement surgery?
a) To replace a failing or damaged prosthetic joint
b) To realign a fractured bone
c) To correct ligament damage
d) To treat muscle tears
Answer: a) To replace a failing or damaged prosthetic joint

What is the purpose of debridement in orthopedic surgery?
a) To remove damaged tissue or foreign material from a wound
b) To replace a joint
c) To fuse two bones together
d) To relieve pressure on a nerve
Answer: a) To remove damaged tissue or foreign material from a wound

Which condition typically requires an Achilles tendon repair surgery?
a) Achilles tendon rupture
b) Plantar fasciitis
c) ACL tear
d) Hamstring strain
Answer: a) Achilles tendon rupture

What is the primary function of a spinal disc replacement surgery?
a) To replace a damaged or degenerated spinal disc
b) To repair a ligament
c) To fuse two vertebrae together
d) To replace a hip joint
Answer: a) To replace a damaged or degenerated spinal disc

What is the most common postoperative complication of spinal fusion surgery?
a) Failed fusion or pseudarthrosis
b) ACL tear
c) Tendinitis
d) Dislocated shoulder
Answer: a) Failed fusion or pseudarthrosis

Which orthopedic surgery is most commonly performed to correct a hammer toe?
a) Tendon transfer surgery
b) Knee replacement
c) Spinal fusion
d) Meniscus repair
Answer: a) Tendon transfer surgery

What is the goal of limb lengthening surgery?
a) To gradually lengthen bones in the leg or arm
b) To replace a joint
c) To repair a torn ligament
d) To remove damaged cartilage
Answer: a) To gradually lengthen bones in the leg or arm

Which surgery is often performed to treat severe osteoarthritis in the ankle?
a) Ankle fusion
b) ACL reconstruction
c) Spinal fusion
d) Rotator cuff repair
Answer: a) Ankle fusion

What type of surgery is often required for a complete rotator cuff tear?
a) Rotator cuff repair
b) Knee replacement
c) Hip fusion
d) Carpal tunnel release
Answer: a) Rotator cuff repair