23/10/2024
🩺 A 70-year-old female from Kenya presents to the Accident and Emergency department following a ground-level fall. She complains of severe pain in her left thigh and is unable to bear weight on the affected leg. Her medical history is significant for osteoporosis, and she has been on alendronate therapy for the past three years with good compliance. Her vitamin D levels are within normal limits, and she takes calcium and vitamin D supplements daily. She is a current smoker and has a below-normal body mass index (BMI). 🩺