Hip fractures: 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 · Hip fractures

Sample item

What complication is especially associated with intracapsular femoral neck fracture?

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

The answer and the reasoning

B. Avascular necrosis

The key Hip fractures principle supports Avascular necrosis; this answer most directly accounts for the clinical finding, investigation, or initial management described.

Option by option

  • A. Cataract

    Cataract is not supported by the important hip fractures clue.

  • B. Avascular necrosis (correct)

    Correct. Avascular necrosis is the best response to the defining feature given.

  • C. Glaucoma

    Glaucoma does not explain the condition or address the appropriate priority.

  • D. Sinusitis

    Sinusitis may apply in another setting but is not the best answer here.

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, Avascular necrosis. The key Hip fractures principle supports Avascular necrosis; this answer most directly accounts for the clinical finding, investigation, or initial management described.

Why is "Cataract" not the answer?

Cataract is not supported by the important hip fractures clue.

Why is "Glaucoma" not the answer?

Glaucoma does not explain the condition or address the appropriate priority.

Why is "Sinusitis" not the answer?

Sinusitis may apply in another setting but is not the best answer here.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Hip fractures in Orthopaedics. The correct option holds because: Correct. Avascular necrosis 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 Hip fractures?

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.