Ipsilateral fractures in the neck and trochanteric region of the femur are very rare and seen in elderly osteoporotic patients. We present a case of a young man who presented with ipsilateral fracture of the femoral neck and a reverse oblique fracture in the trochanteric region following a motor vehicle accident. A possible mechanism, diagnostic challenge, and awareness required for identifying this injury are discussed.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3004088 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0019-5413.54765 | DOI Listing |
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