title: An unusual complication in osteonecrosis of femoral head: a case report.
abstract: We report a case of fracture of femoral head occurring in the setting of underlying osteonecrosis following a low-energy trauma in a middle-aged male. Patient also has underlying pelvic pathology from a previous trauma. The possible mechanism of injury is discussed. Extensive literature search reveals that this is the first report of a fracture in an osteonecrotic femoral head.
authors: Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Madras Medical College, Chennai 600003, India.
authors: Singaravadivelu
authors: S
authors: Vaidyanathan
authors: Yuvaraja
authors: Y
authors: Murugan
authors: Kingsly
authors: K
authors: Paulraj
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