This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Injuries Around the Thigh & Knee, Subject name: Orthopaedics
AVN of the hip may occur following which of the following fractures? 
Select and explain. 
A. Intertochanteric fracture of the hip, B. Subtrochanteric fracture, C. Transcervical fracture of the neck of femur, D. Fracture of posterior lip of the acetabulum
C: Transcervical fracture of the neck of femur
Answer: C: Transcervical fracture of the neck of femur 
Explanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Transcervical fracture of the neck of femur Fractures causing post traumatic AVN (Osteonecrosis)o Fracture of the neck of femuro Fracture of the Scaphoid (Proximal pole> Waist)o Fracture neck of taluso Posterior dislocation of the hip