Presentation
Fall.
Patient Data
Age: 84
Gender: Female
From the case:
Right neck of femur fracture
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The lesser trochanter is more clearly visible on the right indicating external rotation of the femur, a finding that is suspicious for a femoral neck fracture. There is a sclerotic line at the site of the basicervical fracture.
From the case:
Right neck of femur fracture
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Non displaced minimally impacted subcapital right neck of femur fracture. The right hip joint remains enlocated. Stranding within adjacent soft tissues consistent with soft tissue injury. No pelvic ring or sacral fracture.
Case Discussion
Malalignment on the x-ray is the sign of a neck of femur fracture in this case.
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