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Carter, T, Nutt, J and Simons, A (2014) Bilateral femoral neck insufficiency fractures secondary to vitamin D deficiency and concurrent corticosteroid use--a case report. Archives of osteoporosis, 9 (1). p. 172. ISSN 1862-3514. This article is accessible to all HEFT staff and students via NHS Evidence www.evidence.nhs.uk by using their HEFT Athens login Ids
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We present a rare case of a 67-year-old Indian female who was found to have bilateral insufficiency of the neck of femur fractures secondary to osteomalacia from vitamin D deficiency, with her symptoms exacerbated by a course of oral steroids prescribed for suspected polymyalgia rheumatica.
INTRODUCTION
Bilateral femoral neck fractures are rare and are known to be associated with a variety of conditions such as parathyroid or renal dysfunction.
METHOD
We present a rare case of a 67-year-old Indian female who was found to have bilateral insufficiency of the neck of femur fractures secondary to osteomalacia from vitamin D deficiency, with her symptoms exacerbated by a course of oral steroids prescribed for suspected polymyalgia rheumatica.
RESULT
In patients with severe bilateral hip pain and a normal pelvic radiograph, it is important to consider magnetic resonance imaging early to avoid missing this important diagnosis.
CONCLUSION
Osteomalacia and vitamin D deficiency is an important differential diagnosis in any patient presenting with bone and muscle pain. Vitamin D levels are easily available and deficiency is easily treated.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Additional Information: | This article is accessible to all HEFT staff and students via NHS Evidence www.evidence.nhs.uk by using their HEFT Athens login Ids |
| Subjects: | WT Geriatrics. Elderly care |
| Divisions: | Emergency Services > Elderly |
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| Depositing User: | Mr Philip O'Reilly |
| Date Deposited: | 05 Sep 2014 08:53 |
| Last Modified: | 05 Sep 2014 08:53 |
| URI: | http://www.repository.uhblibrary.co.uk/id/eprint/702 |
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