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What is the primary cause of femoral head fracture?
What is the primary cause of femoral head fracture?
What leads to avascular necrosis of the femoral head?
What leads to avascular necrosis of the femoral head?
Which type of fracture occurs inside the capsule of the hip joint?
Which type of fracture occurs inside the capsule of the hip joint?
What is the distinguishing feature of a subtrochanteric fracture?
What is the distinguishing feature of a subtrochanteric fracture?
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Which muscle groups contribute to producing shortening and lateral rotation of the leg in femoral fractures?
Which muscle groups contribute to producing shortening and lateral rotation of the leg in femoral fractures?
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What type of femoral shaft fracture is characterized by a fracture line encircling the shaft like the stripes on a candy cane?
What type of femoral shaft fracture is characterized by a fracture line encircling the shaft like the stripes on a candy cane?
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What type of fracture is a Pillion fracture?
What type of fracture is a Pillion fracture?
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What causes a transverse patellar fracture according to the text?
What causes a transverse patellar fracture according to the text?
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What muscle group is responsible for pulling the proximal fragment in a femoral shaft fracture?
What muscle group is responsible for pulling the proximal fragment in a femoral shaft fracture?
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What is the cause of foot drop as described in the text?
What is the cause of foot drop as described in the text?
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What is a common term used for a fracture involving the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th metatarsal bones?
What is a common term used for a fracture involving the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th metatarsal bones?
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Which bone is mentioned to be devoid of any muscular attachment in the text?
Which bone is mentioned to be devoid of any muscular attachment in the text?
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Study Notes
Femoral Head Fracture
- Trauma is the primary cause of femoral head fracture.
Avascular Necrosis
- Interruption of blood supply leads to avascular necrosis of the femoral head.
Intrap Capsular Fracture
- Fracture that occurs inside the capsule of the hip joint is called an intracapsular fracture.
Subtrochanteric Fracture
- The distinguishing feature of a subtrochanteric fracture is that it occurs in the proximal femoral shaft, within 5 cm of the lesser trochanter.
Muscle Groups in Femoral Fractures
- The gluteus medius and minimus muscle groups contribute to producing shortening and lateral rotation of the leg in femoral fractures.
Spiral Fracture
- A spiral fracture of the femoral shaft is characterized by a fracture line encircling the shaft like the stripes on a candy cane.
Pillion Fracture
- A Pillion fracture is a type of fracture that involves the medial wall of the acetabulum.
Transverse Patellar Fracture
- A transverse patellar fracture is caused by a forceful quadriceps contraction with the foot planted on the ground.
Femoral Shaft Fracture
- The iliacus muscle group is responsible for pulling the proximal fragment in a femoral shaft fracture.
Foot Drop
- Foot drop is caused by damage to the common peroneal nerve.
Metatarsal Fracture
- A fracture involving the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th metatarsal bones is commonly referred to as a Lisfranc fracture.
Muscular Attachment
- The iliac bone is devoid of any muscular attachment.
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Test your knowledge on femur injuries such as femoral head fracture and avascular necrosis. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for these conditions.
