1) The hip joint consists of several areas: the pelvis, then the round upper end (head) of the femur, the neck of the femur, and trochanters. Most hip fractures occur in which of the following areas of the hip? a) In the pelvis b) Around head of the femur c) Around neck of the femur d) Just below the trochanters 2) There are several reasons why hip fractures are more common among older people. Which of the following is NOT one of these reasons? a) Older people are more likely to take drugs that increase risk of hip fractures b) Older people exercise less c) Older people fall more d) Older people have higher rates of osteoporosis 3) Which of the following is the major reason that hip fractures are most often treated surgically? a) Non-surgical treatment is less likely to fix the break completely. b) Patients request surgical treatment most often. c) Recovery tends to be less painful with surgical treatment. d) Surgery shortens the amount of time people must spend in bed, thereby reducing problems related to extended bed rest. 4) 70yo, fall and fracture labelled area. Which implant NOT suitable? a) Dynamic hip screw b) Total hip arthroplasty c) Bipolar hemi arthroplasty d) Cannulated screw fixation 5) Which Garden Classification is this fracture? a) Garden 1 b) Garden 2 c) Garden 3 d) Garden 4 e) Not applicable 

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