Femoral head fracture

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Background

Clinical Features

Differential Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Management

Disposition

See Also

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Femoral Head

  • Results from high-energy trauma (e.g. dashboard to flexed knee)
  • Usually occurs along with dislocation:
    • Posterior dislocation
      • Fx of inf aspect of femoral head; concomitant sciatic nerve injury
    • Anterior dislocation
      • Fx of anterior femoral head; concomitant vascular injury
  • Management
    • Immediate ortho consult; emergent closed reduction of dislocation
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