Question

A 77-year-old woman is brought to the ED after a fall at home. She has a visibly shortened and externally rotated right leg. She is in significant pain. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Intracapsular fracture of the neck of femur

Answer

Extracapsular fracture of the neck of femur

Answer

Posterior hip dislocation

Answer

Anterior hip dislocation

Answer

Pubic rami fracture

Practice question

A 77-year-old woman is brought to the ED after a fall at home. She has a visibly shortened and externally rotated right leg. She is in significant pain. What is the most likely diagnosis?