Sub-trochanteric fracture of the femur following electric shock.
We report a case of a unilateral sub-trochanteric femoral fracture resulting from an accidental electric shock: an unusual injury. It is well documented that fractures occurring from electrical injuries commonly involve the upper extremities; those affecting the lower limb have rarely been documented. Such injuries need to be identified and treated without delay.
Rhee
S-J
SJ
Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, University College London Hospital, London, UK. jaerhee@doctors.org.uk
Reddy
G K
GK
Holder
D S
DS
Haddad
F S
FS
D000328:Adult; D004556:Electric Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016896:Treatment Outcome