Bilateral subcapital neck of femur fractures after eclamptic seizures

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. © The Board of Management and Trustees of the British Journal of Anaesthesia 2004.