Paediatric: Pirani score: 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 · Paediatric: Pirani score

Sample item

The Pirani scoring system assesses which condition?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Severity of clubfoot

The Pirani score grades six clinical signs of clubfoot (three hindfoot and three midfoot) each from 0 to 1, with a maximum of 6. It is used to monitor correction during Ponseti casting and to decide on tenotomy.

Option by option

  • A. Stability of the hip in infants

    Hip stability uses the Ortolani and Barlow tests.

  • B. Fracture healing

    Fracture healing is assessed radiographically.

  • C. Severity of scoliosis

    Scoliosis is measured by the Cobb angle.

  • D. Severity of clubfoot (correct)

    Correct. Pirani scores clubfoot severity.

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What is the answer to this Orthopaedics question?

The best answer is D, Severity of clubfoot. The Pirani score grades six clinical signs of clubfoot (three hindfoot and three midfoot) each from 0 to 1, with a maximum of 6.

Why is "Stability of the hip in infants" not the answer?

Hip stability uses the Ortolani and Barlow tests.

Why is "Fracture healing" not the answer?

Fracture healing is assessed radiographically.

Why is "Severity of scoliosis" not the answer?

Scoliosis is measured by the Cobb angle.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Paediatric: Pirani score in Orthopaedics. It is used to monitor correction during Ponseti casting and to decide on tenotomy.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as a multi-step question: it asks you to combine more than one idea. 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 Paediatric: Pirani score?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

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