Tendon 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 · Tendon injuries

Sample item

What finding suggests Achilles tendon rupture?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Sudden posterior ankle pain

Achilles rupture often produces sudden posterior ankle pain or a popping sensation with weakness in plantarflexion and abnormal Thompson testing.

Option by option

  • A. Sudden posterior ankle pain (correct)

    Correct: sudden posterior ankle pain is typical of Achilles rupture.

  • B. Diplopia

    Diplopia is an ocular-motility symptom.

  • C. Painless wrist swelling

    Wrist swelling localizes to upper limb.

  • D. Loss of smell

    Loss of smell is an olfactory symptom.

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What is the answer to this Orthopaedics question?

The best answer is A, Sudden posterior ankle pain. Achilles rupture often produces sudden posterior ankle pain or a popping sensation with weakness in plantarflexion and abnormal Thompson testing.

Why is "Diplopia" not the answer?

Diplopia is an ocular-motility symptom.

Why is "Painless wrist swelling" not the answer?

Wrist swelling localizes to upper limb.

Why is "Loss of smell" not the answer?

Loss of smell is an olfactory symptom.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Tendon injuries in Orthopaedics. The correct option holds because: Correct: sudden posterior ankle pain is typical of Achilles rupture.

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 Tendon 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.