Neck of femur fractures: Garden classification, management and complications
Ah, the classic "bread and butter" of orthopaedics! If you're prepping for the AKT, you'll definitely see Neck of Femur (NOF) fractures pop up. It's one of those topics where the management is very "algorithm-heavy," which makes it perfect for exam questions.
Let's start with the Garden Classification, which is used for intracapsular fractures. The big thing to remember here is the blood supply to the femoral head (primarily the medial circumflex femoral artery). If that's disrupted, the head dies—hello, avascular necrosis!
I'll pull up a diagram to help you visualize the different Garden stages.
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