Intracapsular neck of femur fracture

Case contributed by Dai Roberts
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Fall, unable to weight bear. ?NOF

Patient Data

Age: 80 years
Gender: Female

Mildly displaced left intracapsular neck of femur fracture.  

Case Discussion

Most often due to internal rotation of the hip, some neck of femur fractures can be more difficult to identify.  Shenton's line should always be smooth and uninterrupted.  A lateral radiograph should also be obtained, which will help further assess neck displacement. 

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