Intertrochanteric femoral fracture

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fell down on the sidewalk. Trauma to his left hip.

Patient Data

Age: 85 years
Gender: Male

Non displaced left femur intertrochanteric fracture associated with marked bone marrow edema /bruise and adjacent soft tissue edematous changes are seen.

Case Discussion

Imaging features are consistent with a left intertrochanteric femoral fracture.

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