Quiz on Femur Fractures

What is the mechanism of injury for intra capsular fractures of the femur neck?

• Twisting injury

• High energy trauma

• Direct trauma

• Falling from a height

Which type of fracture occurs in the elderly, especially women with osteoporosis?

• Greenstick fracture

• Subtrochanteric fracture

• Intra capsular fracture of neck

• Transverse fracture

What is the treatment of choice for undisplaced fractures of the femur shaft in adults?

• Intramedullary nailing

• Hip spica

• Traction

• Open reduction and internal fixation

Which type of fracture occurs in the middle third of the femur shaft?

• Transverse fracture

• Spiral fracture

• Oblique fracture

• Comminuted fracture

What is the goal of surgery for femur fractures in young patients?

• Prolonged immobilization

• Shortening of the limb

• Immediate fracture stability

• Prevent avascular necrosis

Which type of fracture is associated with good blood supply, reducing the risk of nonunion and avascular necrosis?

• Transcervical fracture

• Basal neck fracture

• Trochanteric fracture

• Intra capsular fracture of neck

What is the classification of extracapsular fractures based on the location of the fracture?

• Intertrochanteric, Subtrochanteric

• Basal neck, Trochanteric, Subtrochanteric

• Subcapital, Transcervical

• Intra capsular, Extra capsular

Which type of fracture is treated with dynamic hip screw in older patients above 65 years?

• Intertrochanteric fractures

• Unimpacted fractures

• Subtrochanteric fractures

• Impacted fractures

What is the main disadvantage of conservative treatment for femur fractures in adults?

• Immediate fracture stability

• Prolonged immobilization

• Decreased risk of avascular necrosis

• Early ambulation

Which type of fracture is associated with the risk of avascular necrosis and nonunion due to poor blood supply and inadequate immobilization?

• Basal neck fracture

• Intra capsular fracture of neck

• Trochanteric fracture

• Transcervical fracture