Knee 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 · Knee injuries

Sample item

What test assesses anterior cruciate ligament laxity?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Lachman test

Lachman testing assesses anterior translation of the tibia relative to the femur and is a sensitive clinical examination for ACL insufficiency.

Option by option

  • A. Romberg test

    Romberg test assesses sensory contribution to balance.

  • B. Phalen test

    Phalen test assesses median nerve compression at wrist.

  • C. Lachman test (correct)

    Correct: Lachman test evaluates ACL-related anterior tibial translation.

  • D. Tinel sign

    Tinel sign assesses irritated peripheral nerve.

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What is the answer to this Orthopaedics question?

The best answer is C, Lachman test. Lachman testing assesses anterior translation of the tibia relative to the femur and is a sensitive clinical examination for ACL insufficiency.

Why is "Romberg test" not the answer?

Romberg test assesses sensory contribution to balance.

Why is "Phalen test" not the answer?

Phalen test assesses median nerve compression at wrist.

Why is "Tinel sign" not the answer?

Tinel sign assesses irritated peripheral nerve.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Knee injuries in Orthopaedics. The correct option holds because: Correct: Lachman test evaluates ACL-related anterior tibial translation.

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 Knee 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.