Presentation
Fall and pain in left hip
Patient Data
Gender: Female
From the case:
Undisplaced fractured neck of femur
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Undisplaced fractured neck of femur.
From the case:
Undisplaced fractured neck of femur
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Following the insertion of a DHS.
Case Discussion
Neck of femur fractures (NOF) are common injuries sustained by older patients who are both more likely to have unsteadiness of gait and reduced bone mineral density, predisposing to fracture. Elderly osteoporotic women are at greatest risk.