Neck of femur fracture Flashcards
1
Q
in NOF fracture, the affected leg is….
A
shortened, Abducted and externally rotated
2
Q
what exacerbates pain in NOF
A
palpation of the greater trochanter
rotation of the hip
3
Q
what Ix should you do in NOF
A
AP pelvis and lateral hip XR
4
Q
how do you manage UNdisplaced intracapsular fractures
A
cannulated screws
5
Q
how do you manage displaced intracapsular fractures
A
Hemi arthroplasty in the elderly and those who are relatively immobile
THR in those who are young/mobile
6
Q
how do you manage an extracapsular fracture
A
dynamic hip screw
7
Q
give five risks associated with NOF
A
avascular necrosis bleeding infection nerve damage eg. foot drop increased risk thromboembolic events
