Pediatric orthopaedics: 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 · Pediatric orthopaedics

Sample item

What finding can indicate developmental dysplasia of the hip?

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

The answer and the reasoning

A. Limited hip abduction

Developmental dysplasia of the hip may present with limited abduction or asymmetric folds because the femoral head is not stably seated in the acetabulum.

Option by option

  • A. Limited hip abduction (correct)

    Correct: limited hip abduction is an important dysplasia clue.

  • B. Fixed pupil

    Fixed pupil is an ocular or neurologic concern.

  • C. Barking cough

    Barking cough suggests croup.

  • D. Painless hematuria

    Hematuria is a urinary finding.

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 A, Limited hip abduction. Developmental dysplasia of the hip may present with limited abduction or asymmetric folds because the femoral head is not stably seated in the acetabulum.

Why is "Fixed pupil" not the answer?

Fixed pupil is an ocular or neurologic concern.

Why is "Barking cough" not the answer?

Barking cough suggests croup.

Why is "Painless hematuria" not the answer?

Hematuria is a urinary finding.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Pediatric orthopaedics in Orthopaedics. The correct option holds because: Correct: limited hip abduction is an important dysplasia clue.

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 Pediatric orthopaedics?

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.