Shenton line (diagram)

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis not applicable
Diagram

Shenton line is an imaginary line drawn along the inferior border of the superior pubic ramus (superior border of the obturator foramen) and along the inferomedial border of the neck of femur. This line should be continuous and smooth.   

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