Nonunion is a very common complication of intracapsular fractures of the neck of femur. Which of the following is not a very important cause for the same?
(d) Stress at fracture site due to muscle spasm- Causes of non-union in femoral neck fractures are posterior comminution, inadequate immobilization, inadequate vascularity, inhibition by synovial fluid, vertical fracture line and absence of cambium layer of periosteum.
Inadequate immobilization
Inadequate blood supply
Inhibitory effect of synovial fluid
Stress at fracture site due to muscle spasm
Pelvis & Injuries