Orthopedics Board Exam Started: Jul 13, 2026 02:39 Page 8 of 55 Attempt #1738 Overall: 0 / 275 questions answered Question 36 / 275 Not answered In a rural clinic with limited resources: 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 37 / 275 Not answered At a preventive-care consultation: 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 38 / 275 Not answered At a primary-care follow-up visit: 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 39 / 275 Not answered At a primary-care follow-up visit: 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 40 / 275 Not answered 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 Cancel « ← Previous Page 8 of 55 Next → »