Template:Proximal femur fracture diagnosis: Difference between revisions

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===Workup===
[[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

Revision as of 20:30, 8 August 2015

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