Tendon: de Quervain: 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 · Tendon: de Quervain

Sample item

What test provokes pain in de Quervain tenosynovitis?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Finkelstein test

This item reviews Tendon: de Quervain; Finkelstein test is the single best answer because it matches the clinical pattern described.

Option by option

  • A. Romberg test

    Romberg test is not supported by the defining findings.

  • B. Finkelstein test (correct)

    Correct. Finkelstein test directly fits the key features in the stem.

  • C. Tinel test

    Tinel test is a plausible alternative but not the best answer here.

  • D. Lachman test

    Lachman test does not match the stated presentation.

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What is the answer to this Orthopaedics question?

The best answer is B, Finkelstein test. This item reviews Tendon: de Quervain; Finkelstein test is the single best answer because it matches the clinical pattern described.

Why is "Romberg test" not the answer?

Romberg test is not supported by the defining findings.

Why is "Tinel test" not the answer?

Tinel test is a plausible alternative but not the best answer here.

Why is "Lachman test" not the answer?

Lachman test does not match the stated presentation.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Tendon: de Quervain in Orthopaedics. The correct option holds because: Correct. Finkelstein test 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 Tendon: de Quervain?

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.