Bone infection: septic arthritis: 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 · Bone infection: septic arthritis

Sample item

What is the joint-saving priority in suspected septic arthritis?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Urgent drainage and antibiotics

This item reviews Bone infection: septic arthritis; Urgent drainage and antibiotics is the single best answer because it matches the clinical pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Urgent drainage and antibiotics (correct)

    Correct. Urgent drainage and antibiotics directly fits the key features in the stem.

  • B. Delay aspiration

    Delay aspiration is a plausible alternative but not the best answer here.

  • C. Topical cream

    Topical cream is not supported by the defining findings.

  • D. Physiotherapy only

    Physiotherapy only does not match the stated presentation.

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What is the answer to this Orthopaedics question?

The best answer is A, Urgent drainage and antibiotics. This item reviews Bone infection: septic arthritis; Urgent drainage and antibiotics is the single best answer because it matches the clinical pattern described.

Why is "Delay aspiration" not the answer?

Delay aspiration is a plausible alternative but not the best answer here.

Why is "Topical cream" not the answer?

Topical cream is not supported by the defining findings.

Why is "Physiotherapy only" not the answer?

Physiotherapy only does not match the stated presentation.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Bone infection: septic arthritis in Orthopaedics. The correct option holds because: Correct. Urgent drainage and antibiotics 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 Bone infection: septic arthritis?

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.