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Which of the following is the commonest primary bone malignancy?
Which of the following is the commonest primary bone malignancy?
- Osteoma
- Osteochondroma
- Osteoid osteoma
- Multiple myeloma (correct)
Which bone is commonly affected by osteoid osteoma?
Which bone is commonly affected by osteoid osteoma?
- Femur
- Skull
- Humerus
- Tibia (correct)
What is the most common presenting complaint of osteoid osteoma?
What is the most common presenting complaint of osteoid osteoma?
- Visible swelling
- Obstruction to sinus cavity
- Nagging pain relieved by salicylates (correct)
- Worst pain at night
Which benign tumour tends to recur after local removal?
Which benign tumour tends to recur after local removal?
Which benign tumour may bulge into one of the air sinuses and cause obstruction?
Which benign tumour may bulge into one of the air sinuses and cause obstruction?
Which primary bone tumor is characterised by the formation of osteoid or bone by the tumor cells?
Which primary bone tumor is characterised by the formation of osteoid or bone by the tumor cells?
In which type of bone tumor is pain usually the first symptom, followed by swelling that increases in size?
In which type of bone tumor is pain usually the first symptom, followed by swelling that increases in size?
Which malignant neoplasm derived from plasma cells characteristically affects flat or irregular bones such as the pelvis, vertebrae, skull, and ribs?
Which malignant neoplasm derived from plasma cells characteristically affects flat or irregular bones such as the pelvis, vertebrae, skull, and ribs?
Which highly malignant tumor commonly occurs in long bones, mainly in the femur and tibia, and is often confused with osteomyelitis due to associated fever?
Which highly malignant tumor commonly occurs in long bones, mainly in the femur and tibia, and is often confused with osteomyelitis due to associated fever?
In which type of bone tumor are pathological fractures, especially of the vertebrae and ribs, likely to result in acute symptoms?
In which type of bone tumor are pathological fractures, especially of the vertebrae and ribs, likely to result in acute symptoms?
Which type of fracture does not communicate with the exterior environment?
Which type of fracture does not communicate with the exterior environment?
What is the main characteristic of a complicated fracture?
What is the main characteristic of a complicated fracture?
Which type of fracture involves dislocation together with a fracture of one or more of the bones forming the joint?
Which type of fracture involves dislocation together with a fracture of one or more of the bones forming the joint?
In which phase of fracture healing does repair occur by granulation tissue?
In which phase of fracture healing does repair occur by granulation tissue?
What type of fracture has an angle greater than 30o in the shape of the fracture line?
What type of fracture has an angle greater than 30o in the shape of the fracture line?
Which type of bone fracture communicates with the exterior environment or body cavity?
Which type of bone fracture communicates with the exterior environment or body cavity?
What is the timeframe for the formation of mature bone during fracture healing?
What is the timeframe for the formation of mature bone during fracture healing?
Which type of joint disruption involves partial disruption of the continuity of a joint with joint surfaces still opposed?
Which type of joint disruption involves partial disruption of the continuity of a joint with joint surfaces still opposed?
"Union of primary callus" during fracture healing is characterized by:
"Union of primary callus" during fracture healing is characterized by:
What is the angle range for a transverse fracture line?
What is the angle range for a transverse fracture line?
