Simultaneous bilateral hip fractures following a simple fall in an elderly patient: A case report

J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2019 Sep-Oct;10(5):972-974. doi: 10.1016/j.jcot.2018.11.013. Epub 2018 Nov 30.

Abstract

Bilateral fractured necks of femur are rare, particularly in the absence of high energy trauma or metabolic bone disease. We describe a case of an 89 year old man with no history of metabolic bone disease who presented with bilateral neck of femur fractures following a simple fall. Clinicians must be vigilant to ensure that bilateral neck of femur fractures are identified and treated appropriately.

Keywords: Bilateral; Fractured neck of femur; Hemiarthroplasty; Hip fracture.

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  • Case Reports