Template:Proximal femur fracture diagnosis: Difference between revisions

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[[File:Hip fracture classification.png|thumb|Hip fracture classification.]]
[[File:Location of femur fracture.png|thumb|Location of femur fractures]]
[[File:Location of femur fracture.png|thumb|Location of femur fractures]]
*Consider AP pelvis in addition to AP/lateral views to compare contralateral side
*Consider AP pelvis in addition to AP/lateral views to compare contralateral side
*Consider MRI if strong clinical suspicion but negative x-ray
*Consider MRI if strong clinical suspicion but negative x-ray

Latest revision as of 22:43, 17 March 2021

Hip fracture classification.
Location of femur fractures
  • Consider AP pelvis in addition to AP/lateral views to compare contralateral side
  • Consider MRI if strong clinical suspicion but negative x-ray