Hip fractures: 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 fractures

Sample item

What leg posture commonly accompanies a displaced femoral neck fracture?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Shortened and externally rotated leg

Displaced femoral neck fractures classically present with a shortened externally rotated leg because of muscle pull and loss of normal fracture alignment.

Option by option

  • A. Fixed elbow flexion

    Elbow posture does not describe hip fracture alignment.

  • B. Normal painless gait

    A normal painless gait is unlikely with a displaced neck fracture.

  • C. Lengthened internally rotated leg

    Internal rotation is not the usual resting position in this injury.

  • D. Shortened and externally rotated leg (correct)

    Correct: shortening and external rotation are classic hip-fracture findings.

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What is the answer to this Orthopaedics question?

The best answer is D, Shortened and externally rotated leg. Displaced femoral neck fractures classically present with a shortened externally rotated leg because of muscle pull and loss of normal fracture alignment.

Why is "Fixed elbow flexion" not the answer?

Elbow posture does not describe hip fracture alignment.

Why is "Normal painless gait" not the answer?

A normal painless gait is unlikely with a displaced neck fracture.

Why is "Lengthened internally rotated leg" not the answer?

Internal rotation is not the usual resting position in this injury.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Hip fractures in Orthopaedics. The correct option holds because: Correct: shortening and external rotation are classic hip-fracture findings.

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 fractures?

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.