Fractures: scapular fracture: 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 · Fractures: scapular fracture

Sample item

A scapular body fracture after a motor accident should prompt a search for which associated problem?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Chest injuries such as rib fracture, pneumothorax and pulmonary contusion

Scapular fractures require high-energy trauma and are commonly accompanied by thoracic injuries including rib fractures, pneumothorax and pulmonary contusion, as well as brachial plexus or vascular injury. Most body fractures are treated non-operatively.

Option by option

  • A. Femoral neck fracture

    Femoral neck fracture is not specifically associated.

  • B. Facial fractures only

    Facial fractures are not the typical association.

  • C. Ankle ligament injury

    Ankle ligament injury is not a recognised association.

  • D. Chest injuries such as rib fracture, pneumothorax and pulmonary contusion (correct)

    Correct. The energy needed means thoracic injury must be sought.

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What is the answer to this Orthopaedics question?

The best answer is D, Chest injuries such as rib fracture, pneumothorax and pulmonary contusion. Scapular fractures require high-energy trauma and are commonly accompanied by thoracic injuries including rib fractures, pneumothorax and pulmonary contusion, as well as brachial plexus or vascular injury.

Why is "Femoral neck fracture" not the answer?

Femoral neck fracture is not specifically associated.

Why is "Facial fractures only" not the answer?

Facial fractures are not the typical association.

Why is "Ankle ligament injury" not the answer?

Ankle ligament injury is not a recognised association.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Fractures: scapular fracture in Orthopaedics. Most body fractures are treated non-operatively.

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 Fractures: scapular fracture?

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.