Orthopedic Board and FRCS Examination: The Top 100 Viva Topics

This book focuses on the precise needs of candidates preparing for the viva part of the FRCS, Int-FRCS, and Orthopaedic Board Examinations. With more than 600 candidates annually sitting for these examinations this volume is meticulously crafted to empower aspiring orthopaedists to excel in it. Structured for effortless comprehension, the book is presented in a reader-friendly format that facilitates effective revision. Entirely written by experts who have successfully navigated these examinations its authorship contributes to make it an invaluable resource for aspirant orthopaedists. This practical yet comprehensive book covers high-yield topics essential for passing the exams while also equipping readers with strategies to confidently address even the most unconventional scenarios they may encounter during vivas. This practical resource provides a structured and unparalleled approach to empower aspiring orthopaedists to excel in the FRCS, Int-FRCS, and Orthopaedic Board Examinations.
 

Contents
Part I Basic Science
1 Applied Basic Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Shamsi Abdul Hameed and Naveen Joseph Mathai
Part II Trauma
2 Upper Limb Trauma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Maamoun Abousamhadaneh and Elhadi Babikir
3 Pelvis and Lower Limb Trauma Viva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Aiman Mudawi and Yousef Abuodeh
Part III Adult Pathology
4 Hip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Ghalib Ahmed and Aiman Mudawi
5 Knee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Shamsi Abdul Hameed and Shanmugam Karthikeyan
6 Shoulder and Elbow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Aiman Mudawi and Mazhar Fuad
7 Spine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Saeed Ahmed Qaimkhani and Nasser Khan
8 Foot and Ankle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Behrooz Mostof and Jassim Al Saei
Part IV Hand and Paediatrics
9 Hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Behrooz Mostof and Mazhar Fuad
10 Paediatrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Stanley Jones and Mazhar Fuad
Part V Miscellaneous
11 Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Roy Abraham and Hasan Abuhejleh