Elbow: nursemaid: 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 · Elbow: nursemaid

Sample item

A toddler refuses to use arm after traction injury. What is likely?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Radial head subluxation

This item reviews Elbow: nursemaid; Radial head subluxation is the single best answer because it matches the clinical pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Supracondylar fracture only

    Supracondylar fracture only does not match the stated presentation.

  • B. Septic arthritis

    Septic arthritis is a plausible alternative but not the best answer here.

  • C. Radial head subluxation (correct)

    Correct. Radial head subluxation directly fits the key features in the stem.

  • D. Carpal tunnel

    Carpal tunnel is not supported by the defining findings.

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What is the answer to this Orthopaedics question?

The best answer is C, Radial head subluxation. This item reviews Elbow: nursemaid; Radial head subluxation is the single best answer because it matches the clinical pattern described.

Why is "Supracondylar fracture only" not the answer?

Supracondylar fracture only does not match the stated presentation.

Why is "Septic arthritis" not the answer?

Septic arthritis is a plausible alternative but not the best answer here.

Why is "Carpal tunnel" not the answer?

Carpal tunnel is not supported by the defining findings.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Elbow: nursemaid in Orthopaedics. The correct option holds because: Correct. Radial head subluxation directly fits the key features in the stem.

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 Elbow: nursemaid?

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.