Infection: 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 · Infection

Sample item

Why is urgent treatment important in septic arthritis?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

B. Infection can rapidly destroy articular cartilage

Bacterial enzymes and inflammatory mediators can rapidly damage cartilage in septic arthritis, so drainage and antibiotics must not be delayed.

Option by option

  • A. Antibiotics are never useful

    Antibiotics are central after cultures are obtained.

  • B. Infection can rapidly destroy articular cartilage (correct)

    Correct: articular cartilage destruction can occur quickly.

  • C. Cartilage has unlimited regeneration

    Adult cartilage has limited regenerative capacity.

  • D. Joint infection always resolves without treatment

    Untreated infection can cause permanent joint damage.

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What is the answer to this Orthopaedics question?

The best answer is B, Infection can rapidly destroy articular cartilage. Bacterial enzymes and inflammatory mediators can rapidly damage cartilage in septic arthritis, so drainage and antibiotics must not be delayed.

Why is "Antibiotics are never useful" not the answer?

Antibiotics are central after cultures are obtained.

Why is "Cartilage has unlimited regeneration" not the answer?

Adult cartilage has limited regenerative capacity.

Why is "Joint infection always resolves without treatment" not the answer?

Untreated infection can cause permanent joint damage.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Infection in Orthopaedics. The correct option holds because: Correct: articular cartilage destruction can occur quickly.

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 Infection?

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.