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Question 1 of 10

1. Question
The fracture of the base of the 5th metatarsal that occurs in association with an ankle inversion is:
- An avulsion of the insertion of peroneus longus
- An avulsion of the insertion of peroneus brevis
- An avulsion of the insertion of tibialis anterior
- Known as a Jones fracture
- One that commonly progresses to non-union
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Question 2 of 10

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Which one of the following is NOT correct about fractured calcaneum?
- They are frequently bilateral
- They may be associated with lumbar spine fractures
- Fractures of the sustentaculum tali involve the subtalar joint
- Extra-articular fractures can be treated in a supporting bandage
- Patients may need CT to define the fracture
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Question 3 of 10

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Which one of the following is NOT correct about fractures of the neck of the talus?
- They are high velocity injuries
- They may be associated with dislocation of the subtalar joint
- They may be associated with dislocation of the ankle joint
- CT may be useful to define the fracture
- Avascular necrosis of the distal talus is a recognised complication
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Question 4 of 10

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Which one of the following is NOT correct with regard to a subungal haematoma?
- Symptoms may be relieved by trephining the nail
- There is no evidence that the outcome is better if the nail is trephined
- May be associated with an underlying fracture
- If trephining is performed in the presence of an underlying fracture, the patient should be given prophylactic antibiotics
- A subungal haematoma is usually caused by a blow to the toe
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Question 5 of 10

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Which of these statements is correct about a foot x-ray?
- Fractures of the base of the 5th metatarsal normally run longitudinally
- The medial border of the 2nd metatarsal should align with the lateral border of the medial cuneiform
- The medial border of the 4th metatarsal should align with the medial border of the cuboid
- On the lateral x-ray of the calcaneum, Bohler's angle is approximately 120°
- The talus articulates with the cuboid
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Question 6 of 10

6. Question
In patients with foot pain in association with a twisted ankle, which one of the following is NOT an indication for x-ray, according to the Ottawa ankle rules?
- Tenderness over the cuboid
- Tenderness over the navicular
- Tenderness over the base of the 5th metatarsal
- Inability to weight bear for four steps
- There is pain in the midfoot zone
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Question 7 of 10

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Which of the following statements is correct in respect of wounds of the foot?
- A normal x-ray excludes a foreign body
- In puncture wounds, antibiotics have been shown to reduce the incidence of infection
- Most foreign bodies can be removed in the ED
- There is a high risk of infection
- Antibiotic prophylaxis should be provided
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Question 8 of 10

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Which one of the following statements is correct regarding crush injuries to the foot?
- Fracture of the 1st metatarsal is rare
- If the x-ray is normal patients do not require admission
- They are usually minor
- They require crutches and physiotherapy as the mainstay
- Compartment syndrome in the foot does not occur
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Question 9 of 10

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Which one of the following statements is correct regarding Lisfranc injury?
- It involves the proximal and distal rows of the tarsus
- It must be treated in a plaster of Paris (POP)
- It can arise from a relatively minor injury
- Once reduced it becomes stable
- It is extremely painful
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Question 10 of 10

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Which of the following statements is correct in respect of a metatarsal stress fracture?
- The commonest site is the 4th metatarsal
- The x-ray is usually normal for the first two weeks
- There will be an abnormal MRI from the outset
- Long-term pain is usual
- There is a higher incidence in the elderly
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