Amputation, Prosthetics and Joint Replacement
- Previous year questions on Amputation, Prosthetics and Joint Replacement for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Orthopaedics section of the exam.
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- 21 live questions in Amputation, Prosthetics and Joint Replacement.
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- Question set last updated 20 Aug 2026.
Q1.The procedure contraindicated in diabetics
- ARay amputation
- BForefoot amputation
- CSyme's amputation✓ Correct answer
- DBelow knee amputation
Q2.Jaipur foot was invented by -
- AP. K.Sethi✓ Correct answer
- BS. K. Verma
- CB. L. Sehgal
- DH. R. Gupta
Q3.The father of joint replacement surgery is ?
- AManning
- BGirdlestone
- CCharnley✓ Correct answer
- DPonseti
Q4.A patient comes with crush injury to upper limb, the doctor is concerned about gangrene and sepsis what can help decide between amputation and limb salvage?
- AMESS✓ Correct answer
- BGuliton score
- CGustilo Anderson classification
- DASIA guidelines
Q5.All the following are advantages of the Jaipur foot over the conventional such foot except
- AAppearance of the Jaipur foot is that of normal foot
- BIt is suitable for bare foot walking
- CAllows movement at fore foot and midfoot
- DJaipur foot is electrically operated✓ Correct answer
Q6.Patellar clunk syndrome is interposition of soft tissue at or hypertrophied scar:
- ASuperior pole of patella and impinging on femoral component during flexion
- BSuperior pole of patella and impinging on femoral component during extension✓ Correct answer
- CInferior pole of patella and impinging on femoral component during flexion
- DInferior pole of patella and impinging on femoral component during extension
Q7.All are absolute indications for amputation except,
- AGas gangrene
- BBurger's gangrene
- CFrost bite✓ Correct answer
- DDiabetic gangrene
Q8.Amputation is often not required in:
- AGas gangrene
- BBuerger's
- CChronic osteomyelitis✓ Correct answer
- Ddiabetic gangrene
Q9.Tarso-metatarsal amputation is k/a?
- AChopa's amputation
- BLisfranc amputation✓ Correct answer
- CPirogrof amputation
- DSyme's amputation
Q10.Severe disability in primary osteoarthritis of hip is best managed by -
- AArthrodesis
- BArthroplasty✓ Correct answer
- CMc Murray's osteotomy
- DIntra-articular hydrocortisone and physiotherapy
Answer key
Q1: C. Syme's amputation; Q2: A. P. K.Sethi; Q3: C. Charnley; Q4: A. MESS; Q5: D. Jaipur foot is electrically operated; Q6: B. Superior pole of patella and impinging on femoral component during extension; Q7: C. Frost bite; Q8: C. Chronic osteomyelitis; Q9: B. Lisfranc amputation; Q10: B. Arthroplasty.
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- Fracture Healing and Principles of Management
- Fracture Complications
- Disorders of the Cervical Region
- Clavicle, Shoulder and Arm Trauma
- Elbow and Forearm Trauma
- Hand Trauma
- Non-Traumatic Upper Limb Disorders
- Hip Dislocation
- Femoral Fractures
- Knee, Leg and Foot Trauma
- AVN and Other Lower Limb Regional Disorders
- Spinal Trauma
- Non-Traumatic Spinal Disorders
- Spondylolisthesis and IVDP
- Pelvic Trauma
- Pyogenic Bone and Joint Infection
- Tuberculosis of Bones and Joints
- Paediatric Fractures
- CTEV and Angular Knee Deformities
- Congenital Anomalies, Perthes Disease and SCFE
- Rickets and Childhood Metabolic Bone Disease
- Osteoporosis and Adult Osteomalacia
- Paget's Disease and Parathyroid Bone Disease
- Degenerative and Rheumatoid Joint Disease
- Seronegative Spondyloarthritis and Crystal Arthropathy
- Nerve Injuries
- Benign Bone Tumours
- Malignant Bone Tumours
- Implants, Splints and Traction Devices
- Sports Injury