Fracture of the femoral head without associated hip dislocation following low-energy trauma. A report of two cases.
Two cases of fracture of the femoral head are reported in which no associated hip dislocation occurred after low-energy trauma. This unusual injury can be missed. A possible mechanism for this rare occurrence has been suggested.
Mody
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Wainwright
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D000058:Accidental Falls; D005260:Female; D005270:Femur Head / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography