Presentation
Day 3 post hemiarthoplasty. Removed drain yesterday, tip missing.
Patient Data
Age: 80-85 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Fractured surgical drain after right hip hemiarthroplasty
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The right hip hemiarthroplasty is normally aligned and uncomplicated. There is a segment (approx 10cm) of disconnected surgical drain tubing in the lateral soft tissues of the left hip.
Mild left hip osteoarthritis.
Case Discussion
The drain tubing was removed due to the risk of infection. M/C/S of the tubing was negative.