Hip Fractures Flashcards
which type of hip fracture carries a higher risk of AVN?
intracapsular
what are the two types of hip fracture?
intracapsular
extracapsular
what are the two types of intracapsular hip fractures?
undisplaced
displaced
how can intracapsular fractures be classified?
the garden classification
what are the three types of extracapsular hip fractures?
basicervical
intertrochanteric
subtrochanteric
what is the management for an intracapsular displaced fracture in a high functioning patient?
total hip replacement
what is the management for an intracapsular undisplaced fracture in a high functioning patient?
compression hip screw
what is the management for an intracapsular fracture in a low functioning patient?
hemi arthroplasty
what is the management for an extracapsular intertrochanteric fracture?
dynamic hip screw
what is the management for an extracapsular subtrochanteric fracture?
intramedullary nail
what are two possible complications of intracapsular hip fractures?
non union
AVN
what are two possible complications of extracapsular hip fractures?
malunion
non union
