Intertrochanteric, Basicervical, and Femoral Neck Fracture in the Geriatric Patient



Figure 38.1
Representative radiographic images of intertrochanteric fractures



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Figure 38.2
Representative radiographic images of femoral neck fractures




What to Ask





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    What is the mechanism of injury?

     

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    Are there any associated injuries? Rib fractures may occur and change the patient’s disposition.

     

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    What are the patient’s medical comorbidities?

     

  4. 4.


    Was the fall a syncopal fall, and have medical causes for the fall been evaluated?

     


What to Request





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    Preoperative workup (labs, EKG, CXR)

     

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    X-rays of the pelvis, hip, and entire length of the femur

     

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Aug 4, 2017 | Posted by in MUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE | Comments Off on Intertrochanteric, Basicervical, and Femoral Neck Fracture in the Geriatric Patient

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