Hip Flashcards
1
Q
How can you classify #NOF
A
I Non-displaced Incomplete II Non-displaced Complete fracture but nondisplaced III Displaced Complete fracture, partial displacement IV Displaced Complete fracture fully displaced
2
Q
Describe the presentation of #NOF
A
Inability to weight bear. Pain is felt predominantly in the groin, thigh or, commonly in the elderly, referred to the knee.
On examination, the leg is characteristically shortened and externally rotated
3
Q
How can you describe the location of a NOF fracture?
A
Intra capsular vs extra capsular
Above or below the intertrochanteric line
4
Q
What line on x-ray can help with diagnosis of #NOF?
A
Shenton’s line
