Citation

Youm T, Koval KJ, Kummer FJ, Zuckerman JD. Am. J. Orthop. (Belle Mead NJ) 1999; 28(3): 190-194.

Affiliation

New York University School of Medicine, New York, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1999, Quadrant Healthcom)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

10195844

Abstract

Although most fractures of the proximal femur result from a fall and are related to direct loads to the hip, there is evidence that intrinsic factors, such as muscle contraction, can result in a hip fracture and subsequent fall. This paper reviews the current literature on the various mechanisms of femoral neck and intertrochanteric fractures.

Language: en