Abstract
A previously healthy female sustained bilateral subcapital femur fractures during an eclamptic seizure. This complication has not been previously described in association with eclampsia. Clinicians need to be aware of this potential complication and investigate postseizure hip pain appropriately.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 590-592 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | British Journal of Anaesthesia |
Volume | 92 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Complications, eclampsia
- Complications, sub-capital hip fractures