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Abstract
Transient osteoporosis of the hip is a rare condition characterized by pain and marked osteopenia in the femoral head and neck that can occur in the third trimester of pregnancy. We describe the case of a 36 weeks pregnant with a subcapital hip fracture treated by closed reduction and internal fixation.
Keywords:
Transitien osteoporosis of the hip
Hip fracture
Pregnancy
Pathological fracture
Resumen
La osteoporosis transitoria de la cadera es una dolencia poco frecuente caracterizada por dolor y acusada osteopenia en la cabeza y cuello femorales que puede aparecer en el tercer trimestre de embarazo. Describimos el caso de una gestante de 36 semanas con fractura subcapital de cadera en la que se realiza reducción cerrada y fijación interna.
Palabras clave:
Osteoporosis transitoria del embarazo
Fractura de cadera
Embarazo
Fractura patológica
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