Hip fracture Flashcards
1
Q
what is a hip fracture?
A
a fracture of the femur, above a point 5 cm below the laser trochanter
2
Q
what is the blood supply to the head of the femur?
A
the trochanteric anastomosis - provides main blood supply to the head of the femur
3
Q
risk factors of hip fracture
A
falling
osteoporosis
