Clubfoot (CTEV) MCQ Quiz | Pediatric Surgical

Welcome to the Clubfoot (CTEV) quiz for MBBS students. This quiz is designed to test your knowledge of the etiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and management of Congenital Talipes Equinovarus, a critical topic in Pediatric Surgery. You will be presented with 25 multiple-choice questions covering key concepts like the CAVE deformity, Pirani scoring, and the gold-standard Ponseti method. After completing the quiz, submit your answers to see your score and review the correct responses. You can also download a PDF file containing all the questions along with their correct answers for your future reference and study. This tool will help you solidify your understanding and prepare effectively for your examinations. Good luck!

1. What does the ‘E’ in the CAVE acronym for clubfoot deformity stand for?

2. The Ponseti method for treating clubfoot primarily involves:

3. Which of the following is NOT a component of the Pirani score?

4. A percutaneous tendo-Achilles tenotomy (TAT) is typically performed in the Ponseti protocol to correct which deformity?

5. What is the most common type of clubfoot?

6. The ’empty heel’ sign in a clubfoot assessment refers to:

7. What is the primary goal of the foot abduction brace (FAB) used after Ponseti casting?

8. In the Dimeglio classification system for CTEV, a score of 15-20 indicates what severity?

9. Which bone is considered the keystone of the deformity in clubfoot, around which other bones are displaced?

10. During Ponseti manipulation, the counter-pressure is applied on which part of the foot to stabilize the talus?

11. What is the recommended duration for wearing the foot abduction brace full-time (23 hours/day) after the final cast removal?

12. A “rocker-bottom” foot is a potential iatrogenic complication resulting from:

13. Which of the following is a known environmental risk factor associated with clubfoot?

14. The “forefoot adduction” component of clubfoot primarily involves which joint complex?

15. What is the typical age to start the Ponseti method for an infant with idiopathic clubfoot?

16. Which surgical procedure is a comprehensive soft-tissue release for resistant or relapsed clubfoot?

17. In the CAVE deformity, ‘Varus’ refers to the inversion of the:

18. The final step in Ponseti casting, before bracing, aims to correct the foot to what position?

19. What is the approximate incidence of idiopathic clubfoot?

20. Which of the following syndromes is frequently associated with a rigid, difficult-to-treat syndromic clubfoot?

21. In a relapsed or complex clubfoot, what is the primary role of a Tibialis Anterior tendon transfer?

22. The presence of a deep “medial crease” in the Pirani scoring system is an indicator of which deformity components?

23. What is the inheritance pattern of idiopathic clubfoot considered to be?

24. When assessing the ‘curved lateral border’ of the foot in the Pirani score, a score of 1 indicates:

25. After a successful Ponseti treatment, until what age is the foot abduction brace typically worn at night and during naps?