Pediatric orthopaedics: 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 · Pediatric orthopaedics

Sample item

What gait may be seen in a child with hip abductor weakness?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Trendelenburg gait

The relevant Pediatric orthopaedics principle supports Trendelenburg gait; it is the option that best explains the mechanism, physical finding, investigation, or safe management priority in the question.

Option by option

  • A. Trendelenburg gait (correct)

    Correct. Trendelenburg gait directly addresses the essential clue in this sample.

  • B. Ataxic gait

    Ataxic gait may apply to a different condition but is not the best response here.

  • C. Parkinsonian gait

    Parkinsonian gait is not supported by the clinical description or management aim.

  • D. Steppage gait

    Steppage gait does not correspond to the stated pediatric orthopaedics finding.

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 A, Trendelenburg gait. The relevant Pediatric orthopaedics principle supports Trendelenburg gait; it is the option that best explains the mechanism, physical finding, investigation, or safe management priority in the question.

Why is "Ataxic gait" not the answer?

Ataxic gait may apply to a different condition but is not the best response here.

Why is "Parkinsonian gait" not the answer?

Parkinsonian gait is not supported by the clinical description or management aim.

Why is "Steppage gait" not the answer?

Steppage gait does not correspond to the stated pediatric orthopaedics finding.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Pediatric orthopaedics in Orthopaedics. The correct option holds because: Correct. Trendelenburg gait directly addresses the essential clue in this sample.

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 Pediatric orthopaedics?

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.