Osteoarthritis: 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 · Osteoarthritis

Sample item

What symptom is typical of osteoarthritis?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Pain worse with activity

Osteoarthritis pain usually worsens with joint use and improves with rest, reflecting mechanical cartilage degeneration rather than systemic inflammation.

Option by option

  • A. Dermatomal numbness

    Dermatomal numbness suggests nerve-root involvement.

  • B. Prolonged inflammatory morning stiffness

    Prolonged morning stiffness favors inflammatory arthritis.

  • C. Pain worse with activity (correct)

    Correct: mechanical use-related pain is typical of osteoarthritis.

  • D. High fever

    High fever is not expected in uncomplicated osteoarthritis.

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What is the answer to this Orthopaedics question?

The best answer is C, Pain worse with activity. Osteoarthritis pain usually worsens with joint use and improves with rest, reflecting mechanical cartilage degeneration rather than systemic inflammation.

Why is "Dermatomal numbness" not the answer?

Dermatomal numbness suggests nerve-root involvement.

Why is "Prolonged inflammatory morning stiffness" not the answer?

Prolonged morning stiffness favors inflammatory arthritis.

Why is "High fever" not the answer?

High fever is not expected in uncomplicated osteoarthritis.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Osteoarthritis in Orthopaedics. The correct option holds because: Correct: mechanical use-related pain is typical of osteoarthritis.

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 Osteoarthritis?

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.