Musculoskeletal imaging: practice question

A Radiology 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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Radiology · Musculoskeletal imaging

Sample item

Why are two orthogonal radiographic views generally obtained for suspected limb fracture?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. A fracture may be obscured or misaligned on a single projection

Fracture lines, displacement, and joint involvement can be hidden or underestimated when viewed in only one plane, so orthogonal projections provide a more reliable assessment alongside clinical examination.

Option by option

  • A. One view has no radiation exposure

    Both radiographic views use radiation, though dose is controlled.

  • B. A fracture may be obscured or misaligned on a single projection (correct)

    Correct: perpendicular views reduce projection-related misses and clarify alignment.

  • C. Two views eliminate the need for clinical examination

    Imaging complements rather than replaces clinical examination.

  • D. Fractures occur only in one anatomical plane

    Fractures and displacement can occur in multiple planes.

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 Radiology question?

The best answer is B, A fracture may be obscured or misaligned on a single projection. Fracture lines, displacement, and joint involvement can be hidden or underestimated when viewed in only one plane, so orthogonal projections provide a more reliable assessment alongside clinical examination.

Why is "One view has no radiation exposure" not the answer?

Both radiographic views use radiation, though dose is controlled.

Why is "Two views eliminate the need for clinical examination" not the answer?

Imaging complements rather than replaces clinical examination.

Why is "Fractures occur only in one anatomical plane" not the answer?

Fractures and displacement can occur in multiple planes.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Musculoskeletal imaging in Radiology. The correct option holds because: Correct: perpendicular views reduce projection-related misses and clarify alignment.

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 Musculoskeletal imaging?

Learn signs with the image, and the disease they point to. Then use the flashcards and the other Radiology 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.