Commonest complication of extra capsular fracture of femur is: September 2005
Ans. B: Mal Union Complications of extra-capsular/ inter-trochanteric fracture: Union of the fracture in an unacceptable position resulting in a deformity/ malunion- the fracture heals with unacceptable shoening, rotation, and/or angulation of the extremity, resulting in decreased mobility and subsequent handicap, impairment, and disability. Rarely osteo-ahritis.
Non union
Mal union
Avascular necrosis
Osteoahritis