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Sequential Fracture of Neck of Femur of Both Sides in a Patient with Psychosis: A Diagnostic Dilemma
Dhananjaya Sabat1, Prerna Kukreti2
1 Department of Orthopedics, Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi, India
2 Department of Psychiatry, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, India
Correspondence Address:
Dhananjaya Sabat
Department of Orthopedics, Room no 610, Department of Orthopedics, Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi 110002
India
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DOI: 10.4103/mamcjms.mamcjms_27_21
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The authors describe the case of an adult male patient with psychosis developed fractures of neck femur of both sides sequentially at a year interval following trivial trauma. In addition, the patient was found to have hyperthyroidism. The rare presentation, possible complex etiopathogenesis for the problem and difficulties in treatment are discussed.
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