Ankle 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 · Ankle injuries

Sample item

Which ligament is most often injured in an inversion ankle sprain?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Anterior talofibular ligament

Inversion injury stresses the lateral ankle complex, and the anterior talofibular ligament is commonly the first and most frequently injured ligament.

Option by option

  • A. Anterior talofibular ligament (correct)

    Correct: ATFL is the classic ligament injured by inversion.

  • B. Patellar ligament

    Patellar ligament transmits quadriceps force at the knee.

  • C. Anterior cruciate ligament

    ACL stabilizes the knee, not the ankle.

  • D. Deltoid ligament

    Deltoid ligament lies medially and is injured more with eversion.

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What is the answer to this Orthopaedics question?

The best answer is A, Anterior talofibular ligament. Inversion injury stresses the lateral ankle complex, and the anterior talofibular ligament is commonly the first and most frequently injured ligament.

Why is "Patellar ligament" not the answer?

Patellar ligament transmits quadriceps force at the knee.

Why is "Anterior cruciate ligament" not the answer?

ACL stabilizes the knee, not the ankle.

Why is "Deltoid ligament" not the answer?

Deltoid ligament lies medially and is injured more with eversion.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Ankle injuries in Orthopaedics. The correct option holds because: Correct: ATFL is the classic ligament injured by inversion.

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 Ankle 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.