Iliac wing fracture

Case contributed by Craig Hacking
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall onto left side.

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Left iliac wing fracture with lateral displacement. Hip joints are normally aligned. No pubic rami or femoral neck fracture. IDC noted.

ct

Single image of the iliac wing fracture. (The acetabulum was intact.)

Case Discussion

Uncommon fracture.

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