- Turkish Journal of Internal Medicine
- Vol: 1 Issue: 1
- Chronic kidney disease presenting with bilateral spontaneous femoral neck fracture: A case report
Chronic kidney disease presenting with bilateral spontaneous femoral neck fracture: A case report
Authors : Mehmet Usta, Alparslan Ersoy, Canan Ersoy, Gültekin Göksel
Pages : 30-33
Doi:10.46310/tjim.632048
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Publication Date : 2019-10-29
Article Type : Other
Abstract :Bone and mineral metabolism disorders are common in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). These patients are susceptible to fractures. Bilateral femoral neck fracture secondary to renal osteodystrophy is a rare complication. We report a case of CKD with bilateral spontaneous femoral neck fracture associated with secondary hyperparathyroidism and osteoporosis.Keywords : chronic kidney disease, bone and mineral disorders, secondary hyperparathyroidism, osteoporosis, fracture