Knee injuries: 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 · Knee injuries

Sample item

What clinical test is commonly used to assess anterior cruciate ligament integrity?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Lachman test

The Lachman test assesses anterior tibial translation relative to the femur and is a sensitive clinical test for anterior cruciate ligament injury.

Option by option

  • A. Lachman test (correct)

    Correct: Lachman testing evaluates anterior tibial translation from ACL injury.

  • B. Tinel test

    Tinel test assesses irritated peripheral nerves.

  • C. Phalen test

    Phalen test provokes median nerve symptoms in carpal tunnel syndrome.

  • D. Straight-leg raise

    Straight-leg raise assesses lumbar nerve-root irritation or hamstring flexibility.

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What is the answer to this Orthopaedics question?

The best answer is A, Lachman test. The Lachman test assesses anterior tibial translation relative to the femur and is a sensitive clinical test for anterior cruciate ligament injury.

Why is "Tinel test" not the answer?

Tinel test assesses irritated peripheral nerves.

Why is "Phalen test" not the answer?

Phalen test provokes median nerve symptoms in carpal tunnel syndrome.

Why is "Straight-leg raise" not the answer?

Straight-leg raise assesses lumbar nerve-root irritation or hamstring flexibility.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Knee injuries in Orthopaedics. The correct option holds because: Correct: Lachman testing evaluates anterior tibial translation from ACL injury.

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 Knee injuries?

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.