Full 2L QBank
Orthopaedics Pelvis & Injuries 9c3e26ee

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?

A
Inadequate immobilization
B
Inadequate blood supply
C
Inhibitory effect of synovial fluid
D
Stress at fracture site due to muscle spasm
High-Yield Explanation
(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.

Related Orthopaedics MCQs

Practice 2,00,000+ NEET PG Questions Free

Timed mock tests, mistake queue analytics, audio lectures & zero attempt limits on i❤️Exams.

Start Free Mock Test Now