Bilateral spontaneous fracturing of the femoral neck in a patient with renal osteodystrophy
Rev. bras. ortop
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49(5): 540-542, Sep-Oct/2014. graf
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in English
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ABSTRACT
We report a case of bilateral fracturing of the femoral neck in a patient with renal osteodystrophy who was treated by means of osteosynthesis. In this type of patient, there is a need to remain watchful for the possibility of occurrences of spontaneous fracturing of the femoral neck, even if the initial radiographic examination is normal...
RESUMO
Relatamos um caso de fratura bilateral do colo femoral em paciente com osteodistrofia renal tratada com osteossíntese. Nesse tipo de paciente, é necessário estar atento à possibilidade de ocorrência de fraturas espontâneas do colo femoral, mesmo com exame radiográfico inicial normal...
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Main subject:
Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral and Bone Disorder
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Femoral Neck Fractures
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Fracture Fixation
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. bras. ortop
Journal subject:
Orthopedics
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade de São Paulo/BR
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