Pediatric orthopaedics: 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 · Pediatric orthopaedics

Sample item

What gait may occur with hip abductor weakness?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Trendelenburg gait

Hip abductor weakness allows the pelvis to drop on the opposite side during single-leg stance, producing a Trendelenburg gait pattern.

Option by option

  • A. Ataxic gait

    Ataxic gait reflects cerebellar or sensory dysfunction.

  • B. Trendelenburg gait (correct)

    Correct: abductor weakness causes pelvic drop and Trendelenburg gait.

  • C. Parkinsonian gait

    Parkinsonian gait is shuffling and bradykinetic.

  • D. Steppage gait

    Steppage gait occurs with foot dorsiflexor weakness.

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What is the answer to this Orthopaedics question?

The best answer is B, Trendelenburg gait. Hip abductor weakness allows the pelvis to drop on the opposite side during single-leg stance, producing a Trendelenburg gait pattern.

Why is "Ataxic gait" not the answer?

Ataxic gait reflects cerebellar or sensory dysfunction.

Why is "Parkinsonian gait" not the answer?

Parkinsonian gait is shuffling and bradykinetic.

Why is "Steppage gait" not the answer?

Steppage gait occurs with foot dorsiflexor weakness.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Pediatric orthopaedics in Orthopaedics. The correct option holds because: Correct: abductor weakness causes pelvic drop and Trendelenburg gait.

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 Pediatric orthopaedics?

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.