Hip Fracture

References

Citations

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Other Works Consulted

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Academy of Pediatrics (2005). Fracture of the proximal femur. In LY Griffin, ed., Essentials of Musculoskeletal Care, 3rd ed., pp. 423–427. Rosemont, IL: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

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Author: Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH Last Updated: May 27, 2009
Medical Review: William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
Kenneth J. Koval, MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma

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