Presentation
Fall from a hammock. Obvious deformity of the left thigh. (See below)
Patient Data
Pelvis and left hip radiographs revealed a greatly displaced subtrochanteric femoral fracture.
Incidental atherosclerosis is noted bilaterally.
Photographs of the presentation.
A shortening and external rotation of the left lower extremity is observed, which is the common presentation of proximal femoral fractures.
An obvious deformity of the left thigh is also noted.
Case Discussion
Proximal femoral fractures are commonly classified regarding their location into 4 types: femoral head, femoral neck, intertrochanteric and subtrochanteric.
The present case represents a subtrochanteric fracture, usually associated with osteoporosis or chronic bisphosphonate therapy.
Femoral neck and intertrochanteric fractures are more common.
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