Spine: disc prolapse: 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 · Spine: disc prolapse

Sample item

A posterolateral lumbar disc prolapse most commonly compresses what?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Traversing nerve root

This item reviews Spine: disc prolapse; Traversing nerve root is the single best answer because it matches the clinical pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Spinal cord in lumbar region

    Spinal cord in lumbar region does not match the stated presentation.

  • B. Femoral artery

    Femoral artery is a plausible alternative but not the best answer here.

  • C. Traversing nerve root (correct)

    Correct. Traversing nerve root directly fits the key features in the stem.

  • D. Cauda equina always

    Cauda equina always is not supported by the defining findings.

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What is the answer to this Orthopaedics question?

The best answer is C, Traversing nerve root. This item reviews Spine: disc prolapse; Traversing nerve root is the single best answer because it matches the clinical pattern described.

Why is "Spinal cord in lumbar region" not the answer?

Spinal cord in lumbar region does not match the stated presentation.

Why is "Femoral artery" not the answer?

Femoral artery is a plausible alternative but not the best answer here.

Why is "Cauda equina always" not the answer?

Cauda equina always is not supported by the defining findings.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Spine: disc prolapse in Orthopaedics. The correct option holds because: Correct. Traversing nerve root 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 Spine: disc prolapse?

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.