Hip disorders: 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 disorders

Sample item

What is a key complication of intracapsular femoral neck fracture?

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

The answer and the reasoning

C. Avascular necrosis of femoral head

Intracapsular fracture can disrupt retinacular vessels supplying the femoral head, making avascular necrosis a major long-term complication.

Option by option

  • A. Mastoiditis

    Mastoiditis is a complication of middle-ear infection.

  • B. Corneal ulcer

    Corneal ulcer is an ocular surface disease.

  • C. Avascular necrosis of femoral head (correct)

    Correct: femoral-head perfusion can be compromised by intracapsular fracture.

  • D. Appendicitis

    Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix.

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 C, Avascular necrosis of femoral head. Intracapsular fracture can disrupt retinacular vessels supplying the femoral head, making avascular necrosis a major long-term complication.

Why is "Mastoiditis" not the answer?

Mastoiditis is a complication of middle-ear infection.

Why is "Corneal ulcer" not the answer?

Corneal ulcer is an ocular surface disease.

Why is "Appendicitis" not the answer?

Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Hip disorders in Orthopaedics. The correct option holds because: Correct: femoral-head perfusion can be compromised by intracapsular fracture.

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 disorders?

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.