title: A fractured hip during electro-convulsive therapy.
abstract: Bone injury while undergoing electro-convulsive therapy is thought to be rare. We report a case of hip fracture during treatment which was associated with osteoporosis. Patients at increased risk could be identified.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anaesthesia, Royal West Sussex Hospital, St Richard's, Chichester, UK.
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Nott
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Watts
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001178:Arthroplasty; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy; D004565:Electroconvulsive Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005265:Femoral Neck Fractures / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000150:complications
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents