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Fracture Neck of FemurPresentation:%u2022History of fall in elderly or osteoporotic patients%u2022Pain in the upper thigh or groin%u2022Inability to bear weight%u2022Adducted and externally rotated legComplications:%u2022High risk for avascular necrosis of the femoral headInvestigations:%u2022X-ray: Broken Shenton's line%u2022MRI if X-ray is normal and fracture is suspectedManagement:%u2022Internal fixation of the femoral head%u2022Total Hip Replacement in case of avascular necrosis