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 injury is likely after a low-energy fall in an older adult with groin pain?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Hip fracture

Older adults with fragility risk can sustain a hip fracture after a low-energy fall, often presenting with groin pain and inability to bear weight.

Option by option

  • A. Hip fracture (correct)

    Correct: low-energy fall plus groin pain suggests hip fracture.

  • B. Carpal tunnel syndrome

    Carpal tunnel syndrome affects median nerve at wrist.

  • C. Ankle sprain

    Ankle sprain localizes to the ankle, not groin.

  • D. Cervical radiculopathy

    Cervical radiculopathy causes neck and arm symptoms.

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What is the answer to this Orthopaedics question?

The best answer is A, Hip fracture. Older adults with fragility risk can sustain a hip fracture after a low-energy fall, often presenting with groin pain and inability to bear weight.

Why is "Carpal tunnel syndrome" not the answer?

Carpal tunnel syndrome affects median nerve at wrist.

Why is "Ankle sprain" not the answer?

Ankle sprain localizes to the ankle, not groin.

Why is "Cervical radiculopathy" not the answer?

Cervical radiculopathy causes neck and arm symptoms.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Hip fractures in Orthopaedics. The correct option holds because: Correct: low-energy fall plus groin pain suggests hip 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 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.