Fractured Neck of Femur

In discussing the prognosis of hip fracture, which of the following statements is true?

In-hospital 30 day mortality is 20%
The incidence of pulmonary embolus (PE) is 10-14%
The 12 month mortality is 50%
After an intracapsular fracture, infection rates are lower after arthroplasty than screw fixation
After an intracapsular fracture, re-operation rate is higher after arthroplasty than screw fixation

Which of the following is unlikely to be of value in the prevention of falls?

Strength and balance training in patients with recurrent falls and/or balance and gait deficit
Home hazard assessment and intervention
Brisk walking
Reduction in psychotropic medication
Multifactorial intervention

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for osteoporosis?

Which of the following has NOT been shown to prevent hip fractures?

In the assessment and treatment of fractured neck of femur in the older patient, which of the following are recommended?

Which of the following is the treatment of choice for an undisplaced intertrochanteric fracture?

Which of the following is NOT a recognised cause of osteoporosis?

Which of the following is incorrect?

A trans-cervical fracture is an intracapsular injury
There is a low risk of avascular necrosis in a subcapital fracture
There is a significant re-operation rate with screw fixation of intracapsular fractures
A fractured neck of femur may be treated with a total hip replacement (THR)
1% of fractured neck of femur may have normal x-rays initially

Which of the following is likely to be the treatment of choice in a young person with an undisplaced intracapsular fractured neck of femur?

Which of the following treatments is NOT indicated in the emergency department for fractures limited to the neck of femur?

Fractured Neck of Femur – Post Test