Principles & Sites MCQ Quiz | Osteoarticular TB

1. What is the most common mode of spread for osteoarticular tuberculosis?

2. Which part of the spine is most frequently affected by Pott’s disease?

3. A “cold abscess” in tuberculous spondylitis is characterized by:

4. Phemister’s triad, a radiological feature of tuberculous arthritis, includes all of the following EXCEPT:

5. The most common joint affected by tuberculosis after the spine is the:

6. The term “Caries Sicca” is associated with tuberculous arthritis of which joint?

7. What is the primary pathological feature of tuberculosis in the bone?

8. In Pott’s spine, the infection typically begins in which part of the vertebra?

9. A severe, sharp-angled spinal deformity resulting from vertebral collapse in Pott’s disease is known as:

10. What is the role of Batson’s venous plexus in the pathogenesis of spinal tuberculosis?

11. Tuberculous arthritis of the knee is often characterized by what type of swelling?

12. The gold standard for diagnosing osteoarticular tuberculosis is:

13. In a child presenting with a limp, night cries, and restricted hip movements, which diagnosis should be strongly considered?

14. The “triple deformity” in advanced tuberculous arthritis of the knee consists of flexion, posterior subluxation, and:

15. Which radiological sign is considered an early feature of tuberculous arthritis?

16. What is a common complication of untreated Pott’s disease?

17. The standard duration for multi-drug antitubercular therapy (ATT) for uncomplicated osteoarticular TB is typically:

18. A “bird’s nest” appearance on imaging of a cold abscess is due to:

19. Tuberculous dactylitis, affecting the short tubular bones of the hands and feet, is also known as:

20. In tuberculous arthritis, the articular cartilage is typically destroyed:

21. Which of these is NOT a typical constitutional symptom of osteoarticular TB?

22. A psoas abscess is most commonly associated with tuberculosis of the:

23. Which joint is least likely to be affected by tuberculosis?

24. The primary goal of surgical intervention in active spinal tuberculosis with neurological deficit is:

25. The Mantoux test (tuberculin skin test) in a patient with suspected osteoarticular TB: