Hip - Pathological fracture - AP
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Hip - Pathological fracture - AP
- A fracture of the femoral neck is accompanied by avulsion of the greater trochanter
- The bone texture is abnormal in this patient with a known malignancy - indicating a pathological fracture
- Always check for signs of a pathological process when assessing X-rays for fractures
Hip - Pathological fracture - Lateral
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Hip - Pathological fracture - Lateral
- The lateral image also shows the fractures and the abnormal bone texture