Intracapsular fracture neck of femur

Case contributed by Mohammad Osama Hussein Yonso , 19 Jul 2022
Diagnosis certain
Changed by Mostafa Elfeky, 3 Oct 2022
Disclosures - updated 11 May 2022: Nothing to disclose

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A left hip neck fracture is noted.

This fracture is classified according to Garden classification as Garden stage III.

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Non-contrast pelvis CT scan axial view shows complete left hip fracture with incompletely displacement.

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Axial bone window and 3d CT scan high-resolution stock photography showsshow complete left hip fracture with incompletelyincomplete displacement.

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In patients who are medically stable and without significant comorbid illness, surgery should be performed within 24 hours.

Delay in surgical repair will result in postponement of full weight bearing status, leading to delayed functional recovery. In addition, prolonged bed rest may increase the risk of medical complications, including deep vein thrombosis, pneumonia, urinary tract infection, and skin breakdown.

The patient was referred to the general hospital for the necessary procedure.

Pelvis Pelvis CT scan was done

The. The patient underwent (CRIF) closed reduction and internal (Asnis Cannulated Screws) fixation of a left hip neck fracture.

  • -<p>In patients who are medically stable and without significant comorbid illness, surgery should be performed within 24 hours.</p><p>Delay in surgical repair will result in postponement of full weight bearing status, leading to delayed functional recovery. In addition, prolonged bed rest may increase the risk of medical complications, including deep vein thrombosis, pneumonia, urinary tract infection, and skin breakdown.</p><p>The patient was referred to the general hospital for the necessary procedure.</p><p>Pelvis CT scan was done</p><p>The patient underwent <a href="/articles/closed-reduction-internal-fixation">CRIF </a>closed reduction and internal (Asnis Cannulated Screws) fixation of a left hip neck fracture. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
  • +<p>In patients who are medically stable and without significant comorbid illness, surgery should be performed within 24 hours.</p><p>Delay in surgical repair will result in postponement of full weight bearing status, leading to delayed functional recovery. In addition, prolonged bed rest may increase the risk of medical complications, including deep vein thrombosis, pneumonia, urinary tract infection, and skin breakdown.</p><p>The patient was referred to the general hospital for the necessary procedure. Pelvis CT scan was done. The patient underwent (<a href="/articles/closed-reduction-internal-fixation">CRIF</a>) closed reduction and internal (Asnis Cannulated Screws) fixation of a left hip neck fracture.</p>

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  • 1. Parker M & Johansen A. Hip Fracture. BMJ. 2006;333(7557):27-30. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.333.7557.27">doi:10.1136/bmj.333.7557.27</a> - <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16809710">Pubmed</a>
  • Parker M & Johansen A. Hip Fracture. BMJ. 2006;333(7557):27-30. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.333.7557.27">doi:10.1136/bmj.333.7557.27</a> - <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16809710">Pubmed</a>

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