Shoulder injuries: 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 · Shoulder injuries

Sample item

Which injury commonly follows a fall directly onto the shoulder tip?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Acromioclavicular joint injury

A direct blow to the lateral shoulder can disrupt the acromioclavicular ligaments, producing pain and prominence at the distal clavicle.

Option by option

  • A. Carpal tunnel syndrome

    Carpal tunnel syndrome is median nerve compression at the wrist.

  • B. Achilles rupture

    Achilles rupture occurs at the posterior ankle.

  • C. Acromioclavicular joint injury (correct)

    Correct: AC joint injury follows a direct shoulder-tip impact.

  • D. Hip dislocation

    Hip dislocation requires major force at the hip, not shoulder impact.

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What is the answer to this Orthopaedics question?

The best answer is C, Acromioclavicular joint injury. A direct blow to the lateral shoulder can disrupt the acromioclavicular ligaments, producing pain and prominence at the distal clavicle.

Why is "Carpal tunnel syndrome" not the answer?

Carpal tunnel syndrome is median nerve compression at the wrist.

Why is "Achilles rupture" not the answer?

Achilles rupture occurs at the posterior ankle.

Why is "Hip dislocation" not the answer?

Hip dislocation requires major force at the hip, not shoulder impact.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Shoulder injuries in Orthopaedics. The correct option holds because: Correct: AC joint injury follows a direct shoulder-tip impact.

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 Shoulder injuries?

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.