Neck of femur fracture

Case contributed by Calum Worsley
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Right hip pain

Patient Data

Age: 80 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

On the frontal projection there is subtle cortical irregularity at the junction of the right femoral head and neck.

On the lateral projection, the head is off center in relation to the neck, confirming the presence of a fracture.

Case Discussion

The patient underwent successful right hip hemiarthroplasty.

If frontal imaging of the hip is equivocal for the presence of a fracture, lateral imaging can be useful, looking in particular for the head to be centered on the neck.

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