Spine 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 · Spine imaging

Sample item

What measurement is commonly used to quantify the magnitude of scoliosis on standing radiographs?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Cobb angle

The Cobb angle is measured between selected end vertebrae on spinal radiographs and provides a standardized estimate of coronal curvature for monitoring and treatment planning.

Option by option

  • A. Tinel sign

    Tinel sign tests for nerve irritation.

  • B. Glasgow Coma Scale

    Glasgow Coma Scale measures conscious level.

  • C. Cobb angle (correct)

    Correct: Cobb angle is the standard radiographic scoliosis measurement.

  • D. Wells score

    Wells score estimates probability for venous thromboembolism.

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What is the answer to this Radiology question?

The best answer is C, Cobb angle. The Cobb angle is measured between selected end vertebrae on spinal radiographs and provides a standardized estimate of coronal curvature for monitoring and treatment planning.

Why is "Tinel sign" not the answer?

Tinel sign tests for nerve irritation.

Why is "Glasgow Coma Scale" not the answer?

Glasgow Coma Scale measures conscious level.

Why is "Wells score" not the answer?

Wells score estimates probability for venous thromboembolism.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Spine imaging in Radiology. The correct option holds because: Correct: Cobb angle is the standard radiographic scoliosis measurement.

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 Spine 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.