Implants, Splints and Traction Devices
- Previous year questions on Implants, Splints and Traction Devices for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Orthopaedics section of the exam.
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- 37 live questions in Implants, Splints and Traction Devices.
- 1 of 37 questions carries a verified exam year: 2018.
- Orthopaedics is worth about 8 of 300 questions on the exam. See every subject’s weightage.
- Question set last updated 20 Aug 2026.
Q1.Chemically, Plaster of Paris (POP) is
- ACalcium carbonate
- BCalcium sulphate
- CAnhydrous calcium sulphate
- DHemihydrous calcium sulphate✓ Correct answer
Q2.Agnes Hunt traction is used for?
- AFlexion deformity of hip✓ Correct answer
- BTrochanteric fracture
- CFracture shaft of femur in adults
- DLow backache
Q3.Gallows traction is applied for fracture of which bone
- ATibia
- BRadius
- CHumerus
- DFemur✓ Correct answer
Q4.Gallows Traction is used for -
- AFracture Shaft tibia in children
- BFracture shaft femur in children✓ Correct answer
- CFracture shaft tibia in adults
- DFracture shaft Femur in adults
Q5.Milwaukee brace is used in the treatment of
- AScoliosis✓ Correct answer
- BKyposis
- CCubitus varus
- DGenu varum
Q6.Which of the following is commonest material used to make orthopedic implant
- ATitanium
- BStainless steel✓ Correct answer
- CPolyethylene (UHMWPE)
- DMethyl-methacrylate
Q7.All the following are the features of the Kuntscher (K) nail for internal fixation of femoral fractures except
- AIt is clover leaf in cross section
- BThe nail has eye at one end✓ Correct answer
- CThe nail is a hollow with a slot on one side
- DThe fixation by k nailing is based on the three point fixation
Q8.Which of the following tractions is not used in lower limb?
- AGallows
- BBryant
- CDunlop✓ Correct answer
- DPerkin
Q9.Cock up splint is used in -
- AMedian nerve injury
- BRadial nerve injury✓ Correct answer
- CUlnar nerve injury
- DVolkman's ischemic contracture
Q10.Brace used in scoliosis is?
- AMilwaukee Brace✓ Correct answer
- BLS Belt
- CTaylors Brace
- DFour post collar
Answer key
Q1: D. Hemihydrous calcium sulphate; Q2: A. Flexion deformity of hip; Q3: D. Femur; Q4: B. Fracture shaft femur in children; Q5: A. Scoliosis; Q6: B. Stainless steel; Q7: B. The nail has eye at one end; Q8: C. Dunlop; Q9: B. Radial nerve injury; Q10: A. Milwaukee Brace.
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