Knee: 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 · Knee

Sample item

What does a positive posterior drawer test assess?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Posterior cruciate ligament integrity

Posterior drawer testing examines posterior translation of the tibia relative to the femur and supports posterior cruciate ligament injury when excessive.

Option by option

  • A. Anterior cruciate ligament integrity

    ACL injury is assessed by Lachman or anterior drawer.

  • B. Patellar tendon rupture

    Patellar tendon rupture impairs active extension.

  • C. Posterior cruciate ligament integrity (correct)

    Correct: posterior tibial translation implicates the PCL.

  • D. Medial meniscus only

    Meniscal tests use different rotational manoeuvres.

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What is the answer to this Orthopaedics question?

The best answer is C, Posterior cruciate ligament integrity. Posterior drawer testing examines posterior translation of the tibia relative to the femur and supports posterior cruciate ligament injury when excessive.

Why is "Anterior cruciate ligament integrity" not the answer?

ACL injury is assessed by Lachman or anterior drawer.

Why is "Patellar tendon rupture" not the answer?

Patellar tendon rupture impairs active extension.

Why is "Medial meniscus only" not the answer?

Meniscal tests use different rotational manoeuvres.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Knee in Orthopaedics. The correct option holds because: Correct: posterior tibial translation implicates the PCL.

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 Knee?

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.