notes from quesmed Flashcards
1
Q
treatment of a displaced and undisplaced intracapsular fractures in younger, more active patients
A
total hip replacement for displaced (hemiarthroplasty for older)
cannulated screw fixation for undisplaced
2
Q
complications of neck of femur fracture
A
Non-union of the fracture
Avascular necrosis due to interruption of blood supply to the femoral head
3
Q
types of intracapsular fracture
A
subcapital
basicervical
midcervical
