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Ipsilateral Intracapsular Hip Fracture 2 Years after Fixation of Extracapsular Fracture by Dynamic Hip Screw
INTRODUCTION Sustaining an intracapsular fracture in a hip which was previously fixed with dynamic hip screw for extracapsular fracture, is a very rarely reported occurrence. We present one such case in order to discuss the presentation and management of this fracture. We have also reviewed the literature and pooled the previously reported cases to look at potential cause & risk factors. CASE...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: ANZIAM Journal
سال: 2008
ISSN: 1445-8810
DOI: 10.21914/anziamj.v50i0.1434