Last updated on 17 Jun 2015 at 12:19 PM (M21)
Hip fracture |
Applied Science for Medicine |
Clinical and Communication Skills |
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Hauora Māori |
Population Health |
Conditions to be considered relating to this scenario | |
Common | fractured neck of femur, pubic rami fracture, osteoporotic fracture, avascular necrosis, hip dislocation, visual impairment, Parkinson's disease, postural hypotension |
Less common but 'important not to miss' | pathological fracture secondary to bone malignancy or metastatic disease, normal pressure hydrocephalus, progressive supranuclear palsy |
Uncommon | Paget's disease, osteomalacia |