Foot: plantar fasciitis: 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 · Foot: plantar fasciitis

Sample item

Heel pain worst with first steps after rest suggests what?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Plantar fasciitis

This item reviews Foot: plantar fasciitis; Plantar fasciitis is the single best answer because it matches the clinical pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Ankle dislocation

    Ankle dislocation is not supported by the defining findings.

  • B. Plantar fasciitis (correct)

    Correct. Plantar fasciitis directly fits the key features in the stem.

  • C. Gout only

    Gout only is a plausible alternative but not the best answer here.

  • D. Achilles rupture

    Achilles rupture does not match the stated presentation.

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What is the answer to this Orthopaedics question?

The best answer is B, Plantar fasciitis. This item reviews Foot: plantar fasciitis; Plantar fasciitis is the single best answer because it matches the clinical pattern described.

Why is "Ankle dislocation" not the answer?

Ankle dislocation is not supported by the defining findings.

Why is "Gout only" not the answer?

Gout only is a plausible alternative but not the best answer here.

Why is "Achilles rupture" not the answer?

Achilles rupture does not match the stated presentation.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Foot: plantar fasciitis in Orthopaedics. The correct option holds because: Correct. Plantar fasciitis 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 Foot: plantar fasciitis?

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.