Symptoms A femoral neck fracture is usually accompanied by severe pain, which can be aggravated by an attempt to move the hip joint and especially by pressure on the large rolling mound, the so-called trochanter major. Rarely and especially in the case of compressed and non-displaced fractures, only moderate pain occurs, which can be confused … Symptoms | Fracture of the femoral neck
Complications Complications are not uncommon, particularly in the case of luxation fractures. The splintered bone fragments can damage surrounding ligaments of the knee joint (inner, outer or cruciate ligaments) as well as the menisci. Due to the damaged parts of the joint, arthrosis of the knee joint may occur over the years after the injury. … Complications | Tibial head fracture
Therapy As the previous section has shown, surgical treatment of a femoral neck fracture is not always necessary. The necessity is derived from the described classification systems according to Garden and Pauwels, but is always an individual case decision, in which factors such as age and complaints of the patient are also taken into account. … Therapy | Fracture of the femoral neck
PrognosisHealing processDuration The prognosis or the healing process of a tibial head fracture depends largely on the type of fracture and how successful the therapeutic treatment has been. Simple fractures without displacement of the bone fragments generally have a better long-term prognosis than complicated comminuted fractures, which are more likely to result in osteoarthritis or … PrognosisHealing processDuration | Tibial head fracture
Prognosis In order to prevent a femoral neck fracture, the main cause, a general tendency to fall, must be eliminated or reduced, especially in older people. Besides circulatory problems that can lead to collapse, overdose or incorrect use of sleeping, pain or sedative drugs are also triggering factors for falls. Especially when medicating with many … Prognosis | Fracture of the femoral neck
The tibial head fracture is a fracture of the tibia in its upper part, i.e. near the knee. Typically, such a fracture is caused by an accident-related application of force to the tibia itself. The exact pattern of the fracture varies depending on the circumstances of the accident. Depending on the type of fracture, the … Tibial head fracture diagnosis, symptoms and therapy
Classification/classification Depending on the type of injury caused by the accident, the tibial head fracture can be divided into different types of fractures. This division is based on the so-called AO classification. Initially, a distinction is made according to whether the fracture has caused only one or several fragments. In the following, a distinction is … Classification/classification | Tibial head fracture diagnosis, symptoms and therapy
OP Methods In most cases it is necessary to surgically treat a tibial head fracture in order to restore a smooth joint surface in the long term and allow for undisturbed movement. In the case of smaller fractures, however, it may be sufficient to perform the procedure arthroscopically. In this case, the joint surface is … OP Methods | Tibial head fracture diagnosis, symptoms and therapy
Compensation for pain and suffering If a tibial head fracture is caused by an accident, the victim may be entitled to compensation from the person who caused the accident. However, the course of the accident must be very clearly documented. Also the actual guilt of the person concerned must be clarified. Generally the compensation amounts … Compensation for pain and suffering | Tibial head fracture diagnosis, symptoms and therapy
Pain after a fall A femoral neck fracture (syn. : femoral neck fracture) often occurs after a fall on the hip or buttocks. Elderly people are particularly affected, as they have more fragile bones due to age-related remodelling processes (osteoporosis). Women are more frequently affected than men. After the fall, patients complain of pain in … Pain with a fracture of the femoral neck
Duration of pain The duration of pain after a fracture of the femoral neck varies greatly from one individual to another. It depends largely on the type and extent of the fracture. Slightly displaced fractures can cause little or no discomfort, while a slipped femoral neck causes severe to unbearable pain and requires emergency surgery. … Duration of pain | Pain with a fracture of the femoral neck
Definition A pelvic fracture describes a fracture of the bony parts of the pelvis. The bony pelvis is formed by the hip bone and the lowest part of the spine, the sacrum. The hip bone in turn consists of three bony parts: the ilium, the pubic bone and the ischium, which are separate parts during … Pelvis fracture