Hand: 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 · Hand

Sample item

Inability to extend DIP after ball injury suggests what?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

B. Mallet finger

This item reviews Hand; Mallet finger is the best answer because it directly matches the orthopedic or dermatologic finding described.

Option by option

  • A. Tennis elbow

    Tennis elbow is unsupported by the key finding.

  • B. Mallet finger (correct)

    Correct. Mallet finger fits the defining pattern.

  • C. Scaphoid fracture

    Scaphoid fracture is plausible but not the best answer.

  • D. Boutonniere only

    Boutonniere only does not fit the stated presentation.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this Orthopaedics question?

The best answer is B, Mallet finger. This item reviews Hand; Mallet finger is the best answer because it directly matches the orthopedic or dermatologic finding described.

Why is "Tennis elbow" not the answer?

Tennis elbow is unsupported by the key finding.

Why is "Scaphoid fracture" not the answer?

Scaphoid fracture is plausible but not the best answer.

Why is "Boutonniere only" not the answer?

Boutonniere only does not fit the stated presentation.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Hand in Orthopaedics. The correct option holds because: Correct. Mallet finger fits the defining pattern.

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 Hand?

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.