Hip: Perthes: practice question

A Orthopaedics question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Orthopaedics · Hip: Perthes

Sample item

A child with painless limp and limited hip abduction may have what disease?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Legg-Calve-Perthes disease

This item reviews Hip: Perthes; Legg-Calve-Perthes disease is the single best answer because it matches the clinical pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. SCFE only

    SCFE only does not match the stated presentation.

  • B. Osteoarthritis

    Osteoarthritis is a plausible alternative but not the best answer here.

  • C. Legg-Calve-Perthes disease (correct)

    Correct. Legg-Calve-Perthes disease directly fits the key features in the stem.

  • D. Gout

    Gout is not supported by the defining findings.

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What is the answer to this Orthopaedics question?

The best answer is C, Legg-Calve-Perthes disease. This item reviews Hip: Perthes; Legg-Calve-Perthes disease is the single best answer because it matches the clinical pattern described.

Why is "SCFE only" not the answer?

SCFE only does not match the stated presentation.

Why is "Osteoarthritis" not the answer?

Osteoarthritis is a plausible alternative but not the best answer here.

Why is "Gout" not the answer?

Gout is not supported by the defining findings.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Hip: Perthes in Orthopaedics. The correct option holds because: Correct. Legg-Calve-Perthes disease directly fits the key features in the stem.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Hip: Perthes?

Pair each fracture with its classic complication and nerve injured. Then use the flashcards and the other Orthopaedics questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.