79 yrs old lady had fall, the following X-ray was taken. Which of the following is treatment?: (A) Hemiahroplasty, (B) Hip spica, (C) Total Hip Replacement, (D) Nailing
Answer is A. X-ray shows fracture in the neck of Femur. The treatment for neck of femur fracture is based on age: < 65 years old - Fixation > 65 years old- Hemiahroplasty Total hip replacement is done for ahritis of any age group. X- ray shows no ahritis. Nailing is used for shaft of femur fracture.