Subtrochanteric neck of femur fracture

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall from height.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male

Moderately displaced subtrochanteric neck of femur fracture. 

Case Discussion

This case is a nice example of the Throckmorton / John Thomas sign, less common than one would think. 

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