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NOF Flashcards

1
Q

when is a DHS usually used?

A

osteoporosis

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2
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what is a DHS?

A

sliding hip screw - movement stimulates bone healing

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3
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extracapsular (trochanteric) NOF fracture - what is done?

A

DHS - don’t need to remove head of femur

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4
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what type of NOF is less risky re AVN?

A

extracapsular (intertrochanteric), as main blood supply comes in capsule - so intracapsular fracture has greater risk of AVN

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5
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displaced intracapsular fracture - what is done?

A

mentally + physically fit + mobile - THR

unfit - hemiarthroplasty

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undisplaced intracapsular fracture - what is done?

A

internal fixation with cannulated screws most common

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