Type of fracture most difficult to heal: An extracapsular fracture (below the neck of the femur) OR intracapsular fracture (in the neck of the femur) and why?
a. An extracapsular fracture (below the neck of the femur) - This type of fracture is difficult to heal because it involves the area near the joint, where blood supply is limited and healing can be slower.
b. Intracapsular fracture (in the neck of the femur) - This type of fracture is difficult to heal because it can disrupt the blood supply to the femoral head, leading to avascular necrosis and complications in healing.
c. An extracapsular fracture (below the neck of the femur) - This type of fracture is difficult to heal because it can cause instability in the hip joint, leading to prolonged immobility and potential complications in the healing process.
d. Intracapsular fracture (in the neck of the femur) - This type of fracture is difficult to heal because it can result in displaced fragments that are harder to realign and stabilize, leading to complications in the healing process.