Question

A 78-year-old woman presents after a fall with severe pain in her left hip and inability to weight bear. On examination, her left leg is shortened and externally rotated. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Fractured neck of femur (intracapsular)

Answer

Anterior hip dislocation

Answer

Fractured pubic rami

Answer

Posterior hip dislocation

Answer

Trochanteric fracture (extracapsular)

Practice question

A 78-year-old woman presents after a fall with severe pain in her left hip and inability to weight bear. On examination, her left leg is shortened and externally rotated. What is the most likely diagnosis?