Compartment syndrome: 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 · Compartment syndrome

Sample item

What is an early concerning feature of compartment syndrome?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Pain out of proportion

The key Compartment syndrome principle supports Pain out of proportion; this answer most directly accounts for the clinical finding, investigation, or initial management described.

Option by option

  • A. Pain out of proportion (correct)

    Correct. Pain out of proportion is the best response to the defining feature given.

  • B. Normal swelling only

    Normal swelling only does not explain the condition or address the appropriate priority.

  • C. Painless full movement

    Painless full movement is not supported by the important compartment syndrome clue.

  • D. Improved distal sensation

    Improved distal sensation may apply in another setting but is not the best answer here.

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What is the answer to this Orthopaedics question?

The best answer is A, Pain out of proportion. The key Compartment syndrome principle supports Pain out of proportion; this answer most directly accounts for the clinical finding, investigation, or initial management described.

Why is "Normal swelling only" not the answer?

Normal swelling only does not explain the condition or address the appropriate priority.

Why is "Painless full movement" not the answer?

Painless full movement is not supported by the important compartment syndrome clue.

Why is "Improved distal sensation" not the answer?

Improved distal sensation may apply in another setting but is not the best answer here.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Compartment syndrome in Orthopaedics. The correct option holds because: Correct. Pain out of proportion is the best response to the defining feature given.

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 Compartment syndrome?

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.