title: [The problem of femoral neck fracture in multiple sclerosis].
abstract: In a female MS-patient with severe osteoporosis a fracture of the femoral neck occurred while doing neurophysiological exercises. A lawsuit for damages followed and ended in settlement. The risk of femoral fracture in MS and an expert report are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Multiple Sklerose und Amyotrophische Lateralsklerose, Schönmünzach.
authors.forename: W R
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: Kiessling
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Maske
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005265:Femoral Neck Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D005271:Femur Head Necrosis / Q000209:etiology; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D008875:Middle Aged; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology
vernacular_title: Zur Problematik der Schenkelhalsfraktur bei multipler Sklerose.