DNB Orthopedics / Orthopaedics • 175 Topic Ideas • India
DNB Orthopedics Thesis Topics for Postgraduate Residents in India
Explore a resident-friendly topic bank with 175 DNB Orthopedics thesis topics. The first 20 topics include suggested study design, population, outcome measures, variables and feasibility notes. Use these as starting points, not as copy-paste final titles.
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These DNB Orthopedics thesis topics are designed to help residents understand research possibilities. Final approval must come from your guide, department, institution, university and ethics committee. Thesis Helpline™ can help you refine the idea ethically into a synopsis-ready protocol.
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The first 20 topics include design, population and outcome measures to guide protocol thinking.
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DNB Orthopedics / Orthopaedics topic categories
Use these category filters mentally while shortlisting your thesis direction.
Trauma
Arthroplasty
Spine
Sports injuries
Pediatric orthopedics
Infections
Rehabilitation
Hand/upper limb
Tip: Pick 2–3 categories first, then check case availability, data quality, investigation availability and guide preference before finalizing a title.
Detailed topic bank
First 20 DNB Orthopedics thesis topics with study design and outcome measures
These 20 detailed examples show how a title can be converted into a research question, design, study population and outcome plan. Use this format when discussing with your guide.
| # | Thesis topic idea | Suggested study design | Study population | Primary outcome | Other variables / measures | Feasibility note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Functional outcome of distal radius fractures treated with volar locking plate fixation | Prospective observational | Adults with distal radius fractures undergoing volar plating | DASH or PRWE score at 3–6 months | Range of motion, grip strength, radiological union, complications | High feasibility in trauma-heavy units |
| 2 | Predictors of functional outcome after proximal femoral nail fixation for intertrochanteric femur fractures | Prospective observational | Elderly patients with intertrochanteric fractures | Harris Hip Score at follow-up | Union time, mobility status, complications, comorbidities | Good if follow-up is reliable |
| 3 | Clinical and radiological outcome of locking plate fixation in proximal humerus fractures | Prospective observational | Adults with displaced proximal humerus fractures | Constant-Murley score | Union, shoulder ROM, varus collapse, screw penetration | Requires standardized follow-up |
| 4 | MRI findings and arthroscopic correlation in meniscal and ligament injuries of the knee | Diagnostic correlation study | Patients with knee injury undergoing MRI and arthroscopy | MRI sensitivity/specificity for meniscal/ACL lesions | Kappa agreement, lesion pattern, clinical tests | Strong if arthroscopy volume is adequate |
| 5 | Risk factors for surgical site infection after orthopedic implant surgery | Prospective observational | Patients undergoing fracture fixation/implant surgery | Surgical site infection rate | Diabetes, smoking, operative time, open fracture grade, antibiotic timing | High clinical value |
| 6 | Functional outcome after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using hamstring autograft | Prospective observational | ACL-deficient patients undergoing reconstruction | IKDC/Lysholm score | Return to activity, laxity tests, complications | Good sports injury thesis |
| 7 | Association of vitamin D deficiency with chronic low back pain in adults | Cross-sectional | Adults presenting with chronic low back pain | Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency | Pain score, ODI, BMI, activity level, radiographic findings | Feasible OPD topic |
| 8 | Functional outcome of total knee arthroplasty in primary osteoarthritis of knee | Prospective observational | Patients undergoing primary TKA | Knee Society Score or WOMAC | Pain relief, ROM, complications, radiographic alignment | Good in arthroplasty centers |
| 9 | Outcome of conservative versus operative management of clavicle fractures | Comparative observational | Adults with midshaft clavicle fractures | DASH score/union outcome | Malunion, nonunion, pain, return to work | Needs clear selection criteria |
| 10 | Clinical profile and outcome of diabetic foot infections requiring orthopedic intervention | Prospective observational | Patients with diabetic foot treated in orthopedics | Limb salvage/amputation outcome | Wagner grade, osteomyelitis, culture profile, healing time | Useful multidisciplinary topic |
| 11 | Outcome of Ponseti technique in idiopathic clubfoot | Prospective observational | Children with idiopathic clubfoot | Pirani score correction | Number of casts, tenotomy, relapse, brace compliance | Good pediatric ortho topic |
| 12 | Functional outcome of pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures treated with percutaneous pinning | Prospective observational | Children with displaced supracondylar fractures | Flynn criteria | Carrying angle, ROM, neurovascular complications | High feasibility |
| 13 | Clinical-radiological correlation of osteoarthritis knee severity with WOMAC score | Cross-sectional | Patients with primary knee osteoarthritis | Correlation between Kellgren-Lawrence grade and WOMAC | Age, BMI, deformity, pain score | Easy OPD thesis |
| 14 | Outcome of locking compression plate fixation in tibial plateau fractures | Prospective observational | Patients with tibial plateau fractures | Rasmussen functional/radiological score | Union, alignment, ROM, complications | Good trauma thesis |
| 15 | Functional outcome after surgical management of bimalleolar ankle fractures | Prospective observational | Adults with bimalleolar ankle fractures | AOFAS ankle-hindfoot score | Union, ROM, wound complications | High trauma feasibility |
| 16 | Clinical profile and outcome of chronic osteomyelitis managed surgically | Prospective observational | Patients with chronic osteomyelitis | Infection control/recurrence | Culture profile, bone defect, flap/graft need, function | Needs longer follow-up |
| 17 | Ultrasound versus MRI assessment of rotator cuff tears | Diagnostic accuracy/correlation | Patients with suspected rotator cuff tear | Diagnostic agreement with MRI/operative findings | Tear size, pain score, functional limitation | Feasible if imaging access exists |
| 18 | Outcome of carpal tunnel release and predictors of functional recovery | Prospective observational | Patients undergoing carpal tunnel release | Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire score | NCS severity, symptom duration, grip strength | Good hand surgery topic |
| 19 | Clinical and radiological outcome of cervical spondylotic myelopathy after decompression | Prospective observational | Patients undergoing cervical decompression | mJOA improvement | MRI compression grade, Nurick grade, complications | Needs specialty center |
| 20 | Platelet-rich plasma versus corticosteroid injection in lateral epicondylitis | Comparative interventional/observational | Adults with lateral epicondylitis | VAS and PRTEE score | Grip strength, recurrence, patient satisfaction | Requires ethics and protocol rigor |
Additional ideas
Additional 155 DNB Orthopedics thesis topics
The remaining ideas are intentionally shorter. Treat them as a brainstorming bank. Add your local hospital context, study design, sample size and outcome measures before using any topic in a synopsis.
- Association between DASH score and functional outcome in patients with distal radius fracture
- Predictors of functional outcome among patients with distal radius fracture
- Correlation of clinical parameters with WOMAC score in distal radius fracture
- Pattern of distal radius fracture and its relationship with functional outcome
- Comparison of clinical assessment and Lysholm score in evaluation of distal radius fracture
- Feasibility of using IKDC score for functional outcome assessment in distal radius fracture
- Short-term functional outcome after standard management of distal radius fracture
- Prevalence and determinants of functional outcome in distal radius fracture
- Clinical profile and functional outcome of distal radius fracture among postgraduate hospital patients
- Risk factors associated with functional outcome in distal radius fracture
- Association between DASH score and radiological union in patients with distal radius fracture
- Predictors of radiological union among patients with distal radius fracture
- Correlation of clinical parameters with AOFAS score in distal radius fracture
- Pattern of distal radius fracture and its relationship with radiological union
- Comparison of clinical assessment and IKDC score in evaluation of distal radius fracture
- Feasibility of using Constant-Murley score for radiological union assessment in distal radius fracture
- Short-term radiological union after standard management of distal radius fracture
- Prevalence and determinants of radiological union in distal radius fracture
- Clinical profile and radiological union of distal radius fracture among postgraduate hospital patients
- Risk factors associated with complication pattern in distal radius fracture
- Association between Harris Hip Score and complication pattern in patients with distal radius fracture
- Predictors of complication pattern among patients with distal radius fracture
- Correlation of clinical parameters with Lysholm score in distal radius fracture
- Pattern of distal radius fracture and its relationship with complication pattern
- Comparison of clinical assessment and Constant-Murley score in evaluation of distal radius fracture
- Feasibility of using ODI score for complication pattern assessment in distal radius fracture
- Short-term complication pattern after standard management of distal radius fracture
- Prevalence and determinants of complication pattern in distal radius fracture
- Clinical profile and return to activity of distal radius fracture among postgraduate hospital patients
- Risk factors associated with return to activity in distal radius fracture
- Association between WOMAC score and return to activity in patients with distal radius fracture
- Predictors of return to activity among patients with distal radius fracture
- Correlation of clinical parameters with IKDC score in distal radius fracture
- Pattern of distal radius fracture and its relationship with return to activity
- Comparison of clinical assessment and ODI score in evaluation of distal radius fracture
- Feasibility of using Pirani score for return to activity assessment in distal radius fracture
- Short-term return to activity after standard management of distal radius fracture
- Prevalence and determinants of pain score in distal radius fracture
- Clinical profile and pain score of distal radius fracture among postgraduate hospital patients
- Risk factors associated with pain score in distal radius fracture
- Association between AOFAS score and pain score in patients with distal radius fracture
- Predictors of pain score among patients with distal radius fracture
- Correlation of clinical parameters with Constant-Murley score in distal radius fracture
- Pattern of distal radius fracture and its relationship with pain score
- Comparison of clinical assessment and Pirani score in evaluation of distal radius fracture
- Feasibility of using VAS score for pain score assessment in distal radius fracture
- Short-term range of motion after standard management of distal radius fracture
- Prevalence and determinants of range of motion in distal radius fracture
- Clinical profile and range of motion of distal radius fracture among postgraduate hospital patients
- Risk factors associated with range of motion in distal radius fracture
- Association between Lysholm score and range of motion in patients with distal radius fracture
- Predictors of range of motion among patients with distal radius fracture
- Correlation of clinical parameters with ODI score in distal radius fracture
- Pattern of distal radius fracture and its relationship with range of motion
- Comparison of clinical assessment and VAS score in evaluation of distal radius fracture
- Feasibility of using DASH score for quality of life assessment in distal radius fracture
- Short-term quality of life after standard management of distal radius fracture
- Prevalence and determinants of quality of life in distal radius fracture
- Clinical profile and quality of life of distal radius fracture among postgraduate hospital patients
- Risk factors associated with quality of life in distal radius fracture
- Association between IKDC score and quality of life in patients with distal radius fracture
- Predictors of quality of life among patients with distal radius fracture
- Correlation of clinical parameters with Pirani score in distal radius fracture
- Pattern of distal radius fracture and its relationship with quality of life
- Comparison of clinical assessment and DASH score in evaluation of distal radius fracture
- Feasibility of using Harris Hip Score for infection recurrence assessment in distal radius fracture
- Short-term infection recurrence after standard management of distal radius fracture
- Prevalence and determinants of infection recurrence in distal radius fracture
- Clinical profile and infection recurrence of distal radius fracture among postgraduate hospital patients
- Risk factors associated with infection recurrence in distal radius fracture
- Association between Constant-Murley score and infection recurrence in patients with distal radius fracture
- Predictors of infection recurrence among patients with distal radius fracture
- Correlation of clinical parameters with VAS score in distal radius fracture
- Pattern of distal radius fracture and its relationship with implant-related complications
- Comparison of clinical assessment and Harris Hip Score in evaluation of distal radius fracture
- Feasibility of using WOMAC score for implant-related complications assessment in distal radius fracture
- Short-term implant-related complications after standard management of distal radius fracture
- Prevalence and determinants of implant-related complications in distal radius fracture
- Clinical profile and implant-related complications of distal radius fracture among postgraduate hospital patients
- Risk factors associated with implant-related complications in distal radius fracture
- Association between ODI score and implant-related complications in patients with distal radius fracture
- Predictors of implant-related complications among patients with distal radius fracture
- Correlation of clinical parameters with DASH score in distal radius fracture
- Pattern of distal radius fracture and its relationship with rehabilitation outcome
- Comparison of clinical assessment and WOMAC score in evaluation of distal radius fracture
- Feasibility of using AOFAS score for rehabilitation outcome assessment in distal radius fracture
- Short-term rehabilitation outcome after standard management of distal radius fracture
- Prevalence and determinants of rehabilitation outcome in distal radius fracture
- Clinical profile and rehabilitation outcome of distal radius fracture among postgraduate hospital patients
- Risk factors associated with rehabilitation outcome in distal radius fracture
- Association between Pirani score and rehabilitation outcome in patients with distal radius fracture
- Predictors of rehabilitation outcome among patients with distal radius fracture
- Pattern of tibial plateau fracture and its relationship with functional outcome
- Comparison of clinical assessment and Harris Hip Score in evaluation of tibial plateau fracture
- Feasibility of using WOMAC score for functional outcome assessment in tibial plateau fracture
- Short-term functional outcome after standard management of tibial plateau fracture
- Prevalence and determinants of functional outcome in tibial plateau fracture
- Clinical profile and functional outcome of tibial plateau fracture among postgraduate hospital patients
- Risk factors associated with functional outcome in tibial plateau fracture
- Association between ODI score and functional outcome in patients with tibial plateau fracture
- Predictors of functional outcome among patients with tibial plateau fracture
- Correlation of clinical parameters with VAS score in tibial plateau fracture
- Pattern of tibial plateau fracture and its relationship with radiological union
- Comparison of clinical assessment and WOMAC score in evaluation of tibial plateau fracture
- Feasibility of using AOFAS score for radiological union assessment in tibial plateau fracture
- Short-term radiological union after standard management of tibial plateau fracture
- Prevalence and determinants of radiological union in tibial plateau fracture
- Clinical profile and radiological union of tibial plateau fracture among postgraduate hospital patients
- Risk factors associated with radiological union in tibial plateau fracture
- Association between Pirani score and radiological union in patients with tibial plateau fracture
- Predictors of radiological union among patients with tibial plateau fracture
- Correlation of clinical parameters with DASH score in tibial plateau fracture
- Pattern of tibial plateau fracture and its relationship with complication pattern
- Comparison of clinical assessment and AOFAS score in evaluation of tibial plateau fracture
- Feasibility of using Lysholm score for complication pattern assessment in tibial plateau fracture
- Short-term complication pattern after standard management of tibial plateau fracture
- Prevalence and determinants of complication pattern in tibial plateau fracture
- Clinical profile and complication pattern of tibial plateau fracture among postgraduate hospital patients
- Risk factors associated with complication pattern in tibial plateau fracture
- Association between VAS score and complication pattern in patients with tibial plateau fracture
- Predictors of return to activity among patients with tibial plateau fracture
- Correlation of clinical parameters with Harris Hip Score in tibial plateau fracture
- Pattern of tibial plateau fracture and its relationship with return to activity
- Comparison of clinical assessment and Lysholm score in evaluation of tibial plateau fracture
- Feasibility of using IKDC score for return to activity assessment in tibial plateau fracture
- Short-term return to activity after standard management of tibial plateau fracture
- Prevalence and determinants of return to activity in tibial plateau fracture
- Clinical profile and return to activity of tibial plateau fracture among postgraduate hospital patients
- Risk factors associated with return to activity in tibial plateau fracture
- Association between DASH score and pain score in patients with tibial plateau fracture
- Predictors of pain score among patients with tibial plateau fracture
- Correlation of clinical parameters with WOMAC score in tibial plateau fracture
- Pattern of tibial plateau fracture and its relationship with pain score
- Comparison of clinical assessment and IKDC score in evaluation of tibial plateau fracture
- Feasibility of using Constant-Murley score for pain score assessment in tibial plateau fracture
- Short-term pain score after standard management of tibial plateau fracture
- Prevalence and determinants of pain score in tibial plateau fracture
- Clinical profile and pain score of tibial plateau fracture among postgraduate hospital patients
- Risk factors associated with range of motion in tibial plateau fracture
- Association between Harris Hip Score and range of motion in patients with tibial plateau fracture
- Predictors of range of motion among patients with tibial plateau fracture
- Correlation of clinical parameters with AOFAS score in tibial plateau fracture
- Pattern of tibial plateau fracture and its relationship with range of motion
- Comparison of clinical assessment and Constant-Murley score in evaluation of tibial plateau fracture
- Feasibility of using ODI score for range of motion assessment in tibial plateau fracture
- Short-term range of motion after standard management of tibial plateau fracture
- Prevalence and determinants of range of motion in tibial plateau fracture
- Clinical profile and quality of life of tibial plateau fracture among postgraduate hospital patients
- Risk factors associated with quality of life in tibial plateau fracture
- Association between WOMAC score and quality of life in patients with tibial plateau fracture
- Predictors of quality of life among patients with tibial plateau fracture
- Correlation of clinical parameters with Lysholm score in tibial plateau fracture
- Pattern of tibial plateau fracture and its relationship with quality of life
- Comparison of clinical assessment and ODI score in evaluation of tibial plateau fracture
- Feasibility of using Pirani score for quality of life assessment in tibial plateau fracture
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