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Chapter 6 - Spine

from Section 2 - Adult Elective Orthopaedics and Spine

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 November 2019

By
Prasad Karpe
Edited by
Paul A. Banaszkiewicz  and
Deiary F. Kader
Paul A. Banaszkiewicz
Affiliation:
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead
Deiary F. Kader
Affiliation:
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead
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Summary

Spine questions can feature at any station for viva. They are frequently asked in adult pathology, but can pop up in basic science (structure of intervertebral disc), trauma (thoracolumbar fractures and their management) or paediatrics (adolescent scoliosis).

For many candidates learning spine for the exam is a daunting task. But with smart preparation, these questions are actually gifts. There is a set methodology to answer them. Also, spine is like maths – neurology and level of pathology should add up. Besides, indications for surgery are specific and usually encompass neurology or instability.

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Postgraduate Orthopaedics
Viva Guide for the FRCS (Tr & Orth) Examination
 , pp. 121 - 157
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2019

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