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16. What is the blood supply to the femoral head?

A) Medial circumflex femoral artery (retinacular vessels) B) Lateral circumflex femoral artery C) Obturator artery D) Superior gluteal artery

17. What is the Evans classification for?

A) Intertrochanteric hip fracture stability B) Femoral neck fractures C) Subtrochanteric fractures D) Acetabular fractures

18. What is the treatment for stable intertrochanteric fracture?

A) Intramedullary nail or sliding hip screw (SHS) B) Hemiarthroplasty C) Non-operative D) Traction

19. What is the most common complication of intertrochanteric fractures?

A) Cut-out of lag screw (malunion) B) Nonunion C) AVN D) Infection

20. What is the most common femoral shaft fracture treatment in adults?

A) Intramedullary nail (reamed) B) Plate and screws C) External fixation D) Cast