Module 19, General Medical Level

This 12 year old girl sustained the right femoral neck fracture by falling from a balcony. After bed-rest for 2 weeks, she was started walking with crutches.

Question 19A

This is a relatively minimal fracture and you can reassure the family if she is careful this will almost certainly heal and cause no problems.

Question 19B

This is a common fracture occurring in girls having falls.

Question 19C

This girl needs to have a very careful examination for abdominal injury because of this fracture pattern.

Question 19D

This girl would usually be discharge home from the emergency room after this fracture.

Question 19E

This girl will need orthopaedic follow up for at least two years to make sure this fracture healed and does not develop complications.

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