MCQ Discussion

SURGERY
1. Which of the following important injuries are commonly missed, because
some X-rays may look normal.
A. Fractured neck of femur
B. Fractured patella
C. Posterior dislocation o shoulder
D. Perilunate dislocation
E. Colless fracture
F. Broken ribs
G. Compartment syndrome
H. Slipped upper femoral epiphysis
I. Talar neck fracture

2. Which of the following statements regarding compartment syndrome are

true?
A. It is detected by a loss of distal pulses and sensation
B. It is produces pain out of all proportion to the injury
C. It is more common in closed fractures than open once
D. It only occur close to the fracture
E. It is a result o raised pressure in a compartment collapsing veins
F. It is a clinical diagnosis
G. It is treated by a fasciotomy
3.