Presentation
Fall. Right hip pain.
Patient Data
Age: 80 years
Gender: Female
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Acute right superior and inferior pubic ramus fractures.
Additionally, there is a discontinuity in the iliopectineal line on the right suggesting an acetabular fracture.
Previous left dynamic hip screw.
Calcified uterine fibroids.
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Repeat imaging 1 week later shows the acetabular fracture more clearly with early callus formation.
Case Discussion
The patient was managed conservatively.
This case shows the value of the iliopectineal line as a review area in the assessment of pelvic radiographs.
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