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Maghabout 5 years ago

A 76 years old female patient was admitted to emergency department. She had sudden onset of right hip pain and was unable to walk after a minor trauma. The patient has a diagnosis of osteoporosis without any medical treatment. On her physical exam, right lower extremity is observed to be in a position of external rotation and shorter in length compared to the contralateral side. What is the initial diagnosis?

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about 5 years ago

R/O dislocation of hip, acetabular or femoral fx

about 5 years ago

Most probably fracture neck of femur.

about 5 years ago

Neck of Femur dislocation/fracture

about 5 years ago

Hip fracture

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