Pediatric orthopaedics: developmental dysplasia: 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 · Pediatric orthopaedics: developmental dysplasia

Sample item

Which examination maneuver is used in newborns to attempt reduction of a dislocated but reducible hip?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Ortolani maneuver

The Ortolani maneuver attempts to reduce a dislocated hip by abducting and lifting the femoral head into the acetabulum. It is part of newborn hip screening along with the Barlow maneuver.

Option by option

  • A. McMurray test

    McMurray assesses meniscal pathology.

  • B. Ortolani maneuver (correct)

    Correct. Ortolani identifies a reducible dislocated hip.

  • C. Thompson test

    Thompson test assesses Achilles tendon rupture.

  • D. Lachman test

    Lachman assesses ACL laxity.

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What is the answer to this Orthopaedics question?

The best answer is B, Ortolani maneuver. The Ortolani maneuver attempts to reduce a dislocated hip by abducting and lifting the femoral head into the acetabulum.

Why is "McMurray test" not the answer?

McMurray assesses meniscal pathology.

Why is "Thompson test" not the answer?

Thompson test assesses Achilles tendon rupture.

Why is "Lachman test" not the answer?

Lachman assesses ACL laxity.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Pediatric orthopaedics: developmental dysplasia in Orthopaedics. It is part of newborn hip screening along with the Barlow maneuver.

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 Pediatric orthopaedics: developmental dysplasia?

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.