Hip Fractures
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Hip Fractures
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About this listen
We hope after this podcast you can:
- Take a history and physical exam for a hip fracture, including risk factors for falls in the elderly such as polypharmacy
- Describe the types of hip fractures and how they may be fixed
- Have an early understanding of the operative approach to fixing hip fractures
Core Questions
The following questions are key concepts about this topic you should review prior to your rotation:
- Describe the types of hip fractures
- Describes options for hip fixation
- Understand the importance of the hip fixation
The Attending Questions
The following questions are more advanced for those really looking to impress on their rotations. These topics should be further studied and read about:
- How can you distinguish a hip dislocation from a hip fracture by the position of the patient’s leg?
- What artery supplies the majority of vascularity to the femur neck and head?
- What nerve is at risk during the lateral approach to the hip?