Femoral neck fracture

Case contributed by David Cuete
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall down the stairs

Patient Data

Age: 75 years
Gender: Female

CT hip

ct

There is a subcapital femoral neck fracture. 

Case Discussion

Femoral neck fractures are very common in older patients due to the loss of mineralization.

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