An elderly woman with pronounced kyphosis suffers a hip fracture. What type of fracture is most likely?

A. Uncomplicated fracture
B. Closed reduction fracture
C. Stress fracture
D. Fragmentary fracture
E. Pathologic fracture


Answer: E

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