Simultaneous bilateral fractures of the femoral necks and the proximal humeral heads during convulsion

Orthop Rev. 1988 Aug;17(8):819-20.

Abstract

Simultaneous bilateral fractures of either the femoral necks or the humeral heads are rare injuries. Four simultaneous fractures of both femoral necks and humeral heads have not been previously described. The case reported occurred after an epileptic convulsion in a woman with multiple metastases from breast cancer.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Breast Neoplasms / complications
  • Female
  • Femoral Neck Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Femoral Neck Fractures / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Humeral Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Humeral Fractures / etiology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteoporosis / complications
  • Radiography
  • Seizures / complications*