Traumatic subchondral fracture of the femoral head: a case report.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Subchondral insufficiency fractures of the femoral head have been described in elderly, osteoporotic patients and most commonly occur at the superolateral aspect of the femoral head. This case report describes an insufficiency fracture that involves the posterior inferior aspect of the femoral head in a thin, elderly woman.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Wittstein, J; Vinson, E; Zura, R
Published Date
- 2010
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 19 / 4
Start / End Page
- 234 - 235
PubMed ID
- 21244812
Pubmed Central ID
- 21244812
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1548-825X
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States