Shoulder disorders: 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 · Shoulder disorders

Sample item

After reduction of an anterior shoulder dislocation, which nerve should be assessed carefully?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Axillary nerve

The axillary nerve may be injured in anterior shoulder dislocation; sensation over the lateral deltoid and deltoid power are useful checks.

Option by option

  • A. Axillary nerve (correct)

    Correct: axillary nerve injury is a recognized complication.

  • B. Facial nerve

    Facial nerve injury is unrelated to shoulder dislocation.

  • C. Ulnar nerve at the wrist

    The ulnar nerve is not the characteristic nerve at risk.

  • D. Tibial nerve

    Tibial nerve assessment pertains to the lower limb.

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What is the answer to this Orthopaedics question?

The best answer is A, Axillary nerve. The axillary nerve may be injured in anterior shoulder dislocation; sensation over the lateral deltoid and deltoid power are useful checks.

Why is "Facial nerve" not the answer?

Facial nerve injury is unrelated to shoulder dislocation.

Why is "Ulnar nerve at the wrist" not the answer?

The ulnar nerve is not the characteristic nerve at risk.

Why is "Tibial nerve" not the answer?

Tibial nerve assessment pertains to the lower limb.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Shoulder disorders in Orthopaedics. The correct option holds because: Correct: axillary nerve injury is a recognized complication.

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 Shoulder disorders?

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.