Important Clinical & Non-clinical Questions in Orthopedics for NEET PG/FMGE

Q1. Which of the following is the first radiological feature observed in tuberculosis of the spine (TB spine)?

1. Vertebral collapse

2. Paravertebral abscess

3. Loss of curvature of the spine

4. Intervertebral disc space narrowing 

Ans. 3) Loss of curvature of the spine

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Q2. According to the Garden's classification, what does stage 4 of a fracture neck of the femur represent?

1. Displacement of the femoral head from the acetabulum

2. Partial alignment of the femoral head and neck with intact trabeculae

3. Angulation and rotation of the femoral head with disrupted trabeculae

4. Alignment of the trabeculae of the acetabulum and femoral head but not the neck

Ans. 4) Alignment of the trabeculae of the acetabulum and femoral head but not the neck

Q3. What is an advantage of using an external fixator in the management of an open fracture?

1. Promoting bone healing through direct compression

2. Minimizing the risk of infection at the fracture site

3. Allowing early range of motion exercises

4. Stabilizing the broken bone

Ans. 4) Stabilizing the broken bone

Q4. The "Rim sign" is seen in which of the following conditions?

1. Osteosarcoma

2. Ewing's sarcoma

3. Giant cell tumor

4. Chronic osteomyelitis

Ans. 4) Chronic osteomyelitis

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Q5. A 70-year-old man presents with pain and swelling in his fingers. On physical examination, you observe bony enlargements at the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints. The distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints are spared. What is the most likely cause of these findings?

1. Rheumatoid arthritis

2. Gout

3. Osteoarthritis

4. Psoriatic arthritis 

Ans. 3) Osteoarthritis

Q6. A 45-year-old patient presents with severe tooth pain, swelling, and fever. Dental examination reveals a deep dental caries with a periapical abscess. Radiographic imaging shows bone destruction in the periapical region. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

1. Vertebral osteomyelitis

2. Septic arthritis

3. Cranial osteomyelitis

4. Dental osteomyelitis

Ans. 4) Dental osteomyelitis 

Q7. In osteoarthritis, which joint is characteristically spared and less commonly affected compared to other joints?

1. Hip joint

2. Knee joint

3. MCP joint

4. Spine joints 

Ans. 3) MCP joint

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Q8. Which of the following is NOT a classification system for slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE)? 

1. Southwick classification 

2. Delbet classification

3. SALTER-HARRIS classification

4. Loder classification

Ans. 3) SALTER-HARRIS classification

Q9. A 45-year-old female presents with a 6-month history of pain, swelling, and morning stiffness in her hands and wrists. On examination, you notice symmetric involvement of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP), metacarpophalangeal (MCP), and wrist joints. Laboratory investigations reveal elevated levels of rheumatoid factor and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP) antibodies. X-ray findings show joint space narrowing, erosions, and periarticular osteopenia. Which of the following conditions is most likely responsible for these clinical and laboratory findings?

1. Osteoarthritis

2. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

3. Gout

4. Psoriatic arthritis

Ans. 2) Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

Q10. A 55-year-old patient presents with pain, swelling, and tenderness in the lower jaw. There is erythema and purulent discharge from an open wound in the mandibular region. The patient has a history of chronic dental infections and recent dental extraction. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

1. Vertebral osteomyelitis

2. Septic arthritis

3. Cranial osteomyelitis

4. Mandibular osteomyelitis 

Ans. 4) Mandibular osteomyelitis

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Q11. A 26-year-old male soccer player presents to the clinic with a history of sudden twisting and pivoting motion during a game. He felt a pop in his knee followed by immediate swelling and instability. On physical examination, the Lachman test and anterior drawer test are positive. Which structure is most likely injured in this patient?

1. Medial collateral ligament (MCL)

2. Lateral collateral ligament (LCL)

3. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)

4. Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) 

Ans. 3) Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)

Q12. A 10-year-old boy sustains a forearm injury due to a fall. He presents to the emergency department with severe pain, swelling, and decreased sensation in the affected limb. On examination, his forearm is tense and tender, with marked limitation of wrist and finger extension. What is the most likely diagnosis?

1. Radial nerve injury

2. Volkmann's ischemic contracture

3. Compartment syndrome

4. Flexor tendon injury 

Ans. 2) Volkmann's ischemic contracture 

Q13. A patient presents with a complete severing of a peripheral nerve. What is the appropriate term to describe this type of injury?

1. Neurapraxia

2. Axonotmesis

3. Neurotmesis

4. Neuroma 

Ans. 3) Neurotmesis 

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Q14. Cutaneous nerve end-to-side neurorrhaphy is primarily used for which type of nerve regeneration?

1. Motor neuron regeneration

2. Sensory neuron regeneration

3. Mixed motor and sensory neuron regeneration

4. Autonomic neuron regeneration 

Ans. 3) Mixed motor and sensory neuron regeneration

Q15. Giant cell tumor (GCT) and its variants are differentiated by:

1. Clinical presentation

2. Radiographic features

3. Tissue biopsy

4. Genetic testing 

Ans. 3) Tissue biopsy

Q16. What is considered the gold standard investigation for confirming the diagnosis of osteomalacia?

1. Blood tests for vitamin D levels

2. X-ray imaging of affected bones

3. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan

4. Bone biopsy

Ans. 4) Bone biopsy

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Q17. What is the correct definition of the Gower sign?

1. Inability to walk on tiptoes
2. Difficulty rising from a seated or supine position without using the hands
3. Tremor during intentional movements
4. Loss of peripheral vision 

Ans. 2) Difficulty rising from a seated or supine position without using the hands 

Q18. In osteoarthritis, the presence of Heberden's nodes typically indicates involvement of which joints?

1. Hip joints

2. Knee joints

3. MCP joints

4. DIP joints 

Ans. 4) DIP joints

Q19. During a routine examination, a sports medicine physician evaluates the cardiovascular response of an athlete to a particular stress test. This test is commonly used to assess the autonomic function of the heart and involves applying stress through physical activity. The test is done as shown in the image below. What is the term used to describe this stress test?

1. EKG stress test.

2. treadmill stress test

3. Valgus stress test 

4. Cardiac stress test

Ans. 3) Valgus stress test

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Q20. A 32-year-old male presents to the emergency department with acute shoulder pain after a fall from a ladder. On physical examination, anterior shoulder instability is noted. Imaging studies reveal an indentation or compression fracture on the posterolateral aspect of the humeral head as shown in the image. Which anatomical finding is most likely responsible for this injury pattern?

 1. Bankart lesion

2. Hill-Sachs lesion

3. SLAP tear

4. Scapholunate dissociation

Ans. 2) Hill-Sachs lesion

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