Hip disorders: 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 · Hip disorders

Sample item

What is a common presenting feature of osteonecrosis of the femoral head?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

A. Hip or groin pain

The relevant Hip disorders principle supports Hip or groin pain; it is the option that best explains the mechanism, physical finding, investigation, or safe management priority in the question.

Option by option

  • A. Hip or groin pain (correct)

    Correct. Hip or groin pain directly addresses the essential clue in this sample.

  • B. Dry cough

    Dry cough may apply to a different condition but is not the best response here.

  • C. Skin depigmentation

    Skin depigmentation is not supported by the clinical description or management aim.

  • D. Painless hearing loss

    Painless hearing loss does not correspond to the stated hip disorders finding.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this Orthopaedics question?

The best answer is A, Hip or groin pain. The relevant Hip disorders principle supports Hip or groin pain; it is the option that best explains the mechanism, physical finding, investigation, or safe management priority in the question.

Why is "Dry cough" not the answer?

Dry cough may apply to a different condition but is not the best response here.

Why is "Skin depigmentation" not the answer?

Skin depigmentation is not supported by the clinical description or management aim.

Why is "Painless hearing loss" not the answer?

Painless hearing loss does not correspond to the stated hip disorders finding.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Hip disorders in Orthopaedics. The correct option holds because: Correct. Hip or groin pain directly addresses the essential clue in this sample.

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 Hip disorders?

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.