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What is the most common risk factor for fracture neck of femur?
What is the most common risk factor for fracture neck of femur?
- Lean body
- Old age (>40) (correct)
- Gender (female > male)
- Low activity levels
What are the indications for Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)?
What are the indications for Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)?
- Severe pain and loss of function (correct)
- Old age and low activity levels
- Partial displacement fractures
- Complete displacement fractures
Which stage of femoral fracture is usually treated by dynamic hip screw?
Which stage of femoral fracture is usually treated by dynamic hip screw?
- Stage I (correct)
- Stage III
- Stage II
- Stage IV
Which condition is NOT an indication for Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) according to the text?
Which condition is NOT an indication for Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) according to the text?
At which stage of femoral fracture are fragments still connected by posterior retinacular attachment?
At which stage of femoral fracture are fragments still connected by posterior retinacular attachment?
What are the four stages of intracapsular fractures of the neck of femur according to the text?
What are the four stages of intracapsular fractures of the neck of femur according to the text?
What are the risk factors for fracture neck of femur mentioned in the text?
What are the risk factors for fracture neck of femur mentioned in the text?
What are the indications for Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) according to the text?
What are the indications for Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) according to the text?
Name three conditions that can lead to pathological joint erosion or fracture, and are thus indications for Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) according to the text.
Name three conditions that can lead to pathological joint erosion or fracture, and are thus indications for Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) according to the text.
What is the indication for using a dynamic hip screw in the treatment of femoral fractures according to the text?
What is the indication for using a dynamic hip screw in the treatment of femoral fractures according to the text?
Study Notes
Hip Arthroplasty History
- A 65-year-old, lean-bodied female patient fell on an uneven surface, resulting in severe pain and inability to bear weight.
- The patient is a retired archivist, lives alone, and is completely independent.
Clinical Picture
- Severe pain
- Inability to bear weight
- Observation: right leg appeared shortened and in external rotation
- X-ray: fractured right neck of femur (Garden classification stage III)
Risk Factors Associated with Fracture Neck of Femur
- Age (65 years old)
- Falling on an uneven surface
- Lean body
Indications for Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)
- Fracture of the right neck of femur
- Inability to bear weight
Role of Physical Therapy Pre-operatively
- None mentioned in the text
Possible Post-operative Complications
- None mentioned in the text
THA Precautions
- None mentioned in the text
Role of Physical Therapy Post-operatively
- None mentioned in the text
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Test your knowledge of hip arthroplasty by identifying the clinical picture and risk factors associated with the condition described in the patient's history.
