Orthopedics Board Exam Started: Jul 12, 2026 19:28 Page 1 of 55 Attempt #746 Overall: 0 / 275 questions answered Question 1 / 275 Not answered Question 66: At a preventive-care consultation: A 70-year-old woman falls and has shortened externally rotated leg. What injury is most likely? A. Hip fracture B. Ankle sprain C. ACL tear D. Shoulder dislocation E. Plantar fasciitis Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: A Explanation: [Orthopedics] Shortened externally rotated limb after a fall suggests hip fracture. Reference: NICE Hip Fracture Management Guideline. Reference: Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 2 / 275 Not answered Question 47: During an emergency department assessment: A young athlete has knee injury, pop sensation, immediate swelling, and positive Lachman test. What is likely? A. Meniscal degeneration only B. Anterior cruciate ligament tear C. Patellar tendinopathy D. Septic arthritis E. Osteoporosis Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B Explanation: [Orthopedics] Pop, rapid hemarthrosis, and positive Lachman test are typical ACL tear. Reference: AAOS ACL Injuries Clinical Practice Guideline. Reference: Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 3 / 275 Not answered Question 46: During an emergency department assessment: A 70-year-old woman falls and has shortened externally rotated leg. What injury is most likely? A. Hip fracture B. Ankle sprain C. ACL tear D. Shoulder dislocation E. Plantar fasciitis Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: A Explanation: [Orthopedics] Shortened externally rotated limb after a fall suggests hip fracture. Reference: NICE Hip Fracture Management Guideline. Reference: Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 4 / 275 Not answered Question 45: In an Arab Board-style clinic station: A child has localized tibial pain, fever, and elevated ESR after minor trauma. What diagnosis is important? A. Osteoarthritis B. Gout C. Scoliosis D. Fibromyalgia E. Osteomyelitis Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: E Explanation: [Orthopedics] Fever, focal bone pain, and raised inflammatory markers in a child suggest osteomyelitis. Reference: PIDS/IDSA Acute Hematogenous Osteomyelitis Guideline. Reference: Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 5 / 275 Not answered Question 44: In an Arab Board-style clinic station: A patient has back pain with urinary retention and saddle anesthesia. What is the diagnosis to exclude urgently? A. Simple mechanical back pain B. Migraine C. Tennis elbow D. Cauda equina syndrome E. Carpal tunnel syndrome Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: D Explanation: [Orthopedics] Urinary retention and saddle anesthesia are red flags for cauda equina syndrome requiring emergency MRI/spine review. Reference: NICE Low Back Pain and Sciatica Guidance. Reference: Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Cancel « ← Previous Page 1 of 55 Next → »