title: Sub-trochanteric fracture of the femur following electric shock.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, University College London Hospital, London, UK. jaerhee@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: S-J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Rhee
authors.forename: G K
authors.initials: GK
authors.lastname: Reddy
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Holder
authors.forename: F S
authors.initials: FS
authors.lastname: Haddad
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004556:Electric Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016896:Treatment Outcome