26 The carotid artery and upper limb vascular diseases Questions How may carotid artery disease present? What are the indications for surgery in carotid artery disease? What is Raynaud’s phenomenon?…
30 Prostate cancer Questions How may prostate cancer present? Under what conditions would prostate specific antigen (PSA) be raised? What are the alternatives to surgery for prostate cancer? Prostate cancer…
57 Upper limb nerve palsies Questions What are the causes of carpal tunnel syndrome? What is the sensory distribution of the hand? How would you test for an ulnar nerve…
43 Examination of the neck Questions How can you identify a thyroid lump? What are the boundaries of the neck triangles? How do you assess the thyroid status? The scheme…
37 Urinary incontinence Questions What are the different types of incontinence? What are the treatment options for someone with genuine stress incontinence? What is the immediate treatment of acute urinary…
14 Bowel obstruction Questions What are the common causes of bowel obstruction? What are the key initial investigations? When is surgical intervention indicated? Bowel obstruction can be broadly classified as…
48 Forearm trauma Questions What is a Galaezzi fracture? What is a Colles’ fracture and how is it managed? How is a scaphoid fracture managed? Fractures If there is one…
49 Lower limb fractures Questions What is the mechanism of femoral shaft fractures? What is the most common direction of hip dislocation? How are tibial shaft fractures managed? Fractures of…
53 Complications of fractures Questions What are potential complications of a fracture? What simple tests can be used for suspected compartment syndrome? What are the symptoms of fat embolus and…
47 Shoulder trauma Questions How do you manage a clavicle fracture? In what direction do most shoulders dislocate? How would you manage a displaced humeral shaft fracture? Trauma around the…
