Fracture neck of femur with alkaptonuria: A case report

Abstract

Fracture neck of femur in younger age group (<60 years) poses a dilemma in terms of surgical management. The aim of treatment is early mobilization of the patient after surgery to prevent the development of complications. Major trauma is the leading cause of fracture neck of the femur. However, pathological fractures of the neck of femur have to be kept in mind. One cause of the latter is alkaptonuria, and the orthopaedic manifestations of the disease are outlined here.