Presentation
Difficulty in walking.
Patient Data
Age: 75 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Femoral diaphyseal stress injury
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Cortical thickening with subtle linear lucency involving the left proximal femoral laterally.
Case Discussion
The femoral diaphysis stress fractures are usually located proximally and along the medial side.