About This Board Review Set
This is
Part 48
of the comprehensive OITE and AAOS Orthopedic Surgery Board Review
series authored by
Dr. Mohammed Hutaif
, Consultant Orthopedic & Spine Surgeon, Sana'a, Yemen.
This set contains
50 high-yield multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
modelled on the format
of the Orthopaedic In-Training Examination (OITE) and the American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons (AAOS) board examinations.
How to Use the Interactive Quiz
Two learning modes are available:
Study Mode
— After selecting an answer, you immediately see whether you are correct or
incorrect, together with a full clinical explanation and literature references.
Exam Mode
— All feedback is hidden until you click
Submit & See Results
. A live timer
tracks elapsed time. A percentage score and detailed breakdown are displayed upon submission.
A live progress bar and question navigator track your completion in real time.
Use keyboard shortcuts
A–E
to select options and
Enter
to jump to the next unanswered question.
Topics Covered in Part 48
Ankle, Deformity, Foot.
Sample Questions from This Set
Sample Question 1: Figure 25 shows the clinical photograph of a 48-year-old man who has had a forefoot ulcer for the past 4 months. History reveals that he has had type II diabetes mellitus for the past 10 years. Examination reveals sensory and motor neuropat
Sample Question 2: An active 36-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis has continued forefoot discomfort despite the use of orthotics and shoe wear modifications. A radiograph and a clinical photograph are shown in Figures 26a and 26b. Treatment at this poi
Sample Question 3: The Keller proximal phalanx resection procedure is most useful for which of the following conditions?
Sample Question 4: An active 60-year-old man is evaluated 4 years following surgical correction of a hallux valgus deformity. The patient reports that a hallux varus deformity developed rapidly following his initial surgery. Conservative management consisting
Sample Question 5: A newborn has been referred for evaluation of a deformed foot. Prenatal and birth history are unremarkable. Examination reveals a rocker bottom appearance to the foot, and a longitudinal arch cannot be created. A palpable lump is appreciate
Why Active MCQ Practice Works
Evidence consistently demonstrates that
active recall through spaced MCQ practice
yields
substantially greater long-term retention than passive reading alone (Roediger & Karpicke, 2006;
Larsen et al., 2009).
About Dr. Mohammed Hutaif
Dr. Mohammed Hutaif
is a Consultant Orthopedic & Spine Surgeon and the creator of this
board review series.
Continue to the next part of the OITE & AAOS Master Board Review series to cover the full
examination blueprint.
