KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE

FACULTY OF CLINICAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPAEDIC & TRAUMA MEDICINE

CAT EXAMINATION
FOR
DIPLOMA IN ORTHOPAEDIC AND TRAUMA MEDICINE

PAPER: TRAUMATOLOGY
CLASS: UPOTM SEPTEMBER 2022

DATE: 17TH MAY 2023 TIME: 1HR 30MINS (5:00PM – 6:30PM)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This paper consists of:

 Section 1 (4 Short Answer Questions)
 Section 2 (1 Long Answer Question)

2. Attempt ALL Questions

3. Write the EXAMINATION NUMBER given on all the answer sheets provided and on
the question paper.

4. Ensure that all examination answer scripts are handed in at the end of the examination

5. Ensure you sign the examination register provided

EXAMINATION NUMBER ………………………………………………………………

Section I SAQs (20 Marks)
Attempt all questions in this section

1. Discuss open fracture classification. (5marks)

2. (a) State the principles of fracture management. (3marks)

(b) Discuss surgical debridement. (2marks)

3. State five (5) complications of fracture and their management. (5marks)

4. State five (5) clinical features of colles’ fracture. (5marks)

Section II LAQ (20 MARKS)
Attempt all questions in this section

1. Discuss shoulder dislocation under the following sub-headings.

(a) Types. (3marks)
(b) Mechanism of injuries. (6marks)
(c) Clinical features. (3marks)
(d) Management. (6marks)
(e) Complications. (2marks)