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Fracture of the femoral head without associated hip dislocation following low-energy trauma

A report of two cases

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Two cases of fracture of the femoral head are reported in which no associated hip dislocation occurred after low-energy trauma. This unusual injury can be missed. A possible mechanism for this rare occurrence has been suggested.

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  1. 103 Akashganga Complex, Race Course Circle, 390 007, Baroda, Gujarat, India

    B. S. Mody

  2. 3 Springfield Grove, Westbury Park, Bristol, UK

    A. M. Wainwright

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Mody, B.S., Wainwright, A.M. Fracture of the femoral head without associated hip dislocation following low-energy trauma. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 115, 300–302 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00439059

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