C. Fracture of the neck of left femur – Explanation
This is a classical presentation of a fracture of the neck of the femur. It is usually seen
in old patients secondary to osteoporosis and follows a fall or any other trivial injury
involving the hip or bottom. The leg appears shortened and is externally rotated.
Typically, they would be unable to weight bear.
in old patients secondary to osteoporosis and follows a fall or any other trivial injury
involving the hip or bottom. The leg appears shortened and is externally rotated.
Typically, they would be unable to weight bear.
This image shows the affected extremity which is the right leg
Shortened and externally rotated compared to the unaffected leg
