Orthopedics Board Exam Started: Jul 12, 2026 22:45 Page 4 of 55 Attempt #1236 Overall: 0 / 275 questions answered Question 16 / 275 Not answered In a rural clinic with limited resources: A 10-year-old has hip pain and limp; hip is held flexed, abducted, externally rotated; fever and high CRP. What is the concern? A. Growing pains B. Osgood-Schlatter disease C. Septic arthritis of the hip D. Simple ankle sprain E. Scoliosis Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: C Explanation: [Orthopedics] Fever, inflammatory markers, and painful restricted hip suggest septic arthritis requiring urgent drainage and antibiotics. Reference: BOAST/NICE Bone and Joint Infection 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 Question 17 / 275 Not answered Question 48: During an emergency department assessment: A 10-year-old has hip pain and limp; hip is held flexed, abducted, externally rotated; fever and high CRP. What is the concern? A. Growing pains B. Osgood-Schlatter disease C. Septic arthritis of the hip D. Simple ankle sprain E. Scoliosis Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: C Explanation: [Orthopedics] Fever, inflammatory markers, and painful restricted hip suggest septic arthritis requiring urgent drainage and antibiotics. Reference: BOAST/NICE Bone and Joint Infection 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 Question 18 / 275 Not answered Question 49: During an emergency department assessment: 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 Question 19 / 275 Not answered Question 50: During an emergency department assessment: 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 20 / 275 Not answered Question 65: During preoperative assessment: 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 Cancel « ← Previous Page 4 of 55 Next → »