Femoral head defect following anterior hip dislocation

Radiology. 1980 Jun;135(3):627-9. doi: 10.1148/radiology.135.3.7384446.

Abstract

Impaction fractures of the femoral head following anterior hip dislocation were noted in eight of 11 patients. This fracture is characterized by a depression or a flattening of the posterosuperior and lateral portion of the femoral head. It is usually seen on the standard anteroposterior view of the pelvis.

MeSH terms

  • Femur Head / diagnostic imaging
  • Femur Head / injuries*
  • Hip Dislocation / complications*
  • Hip Dislocation / diagnostic imaging
  • Hip Dislocation / physiopathology
  • Hip Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Hip Fractures / etiology*
  • Hip Fractures / physiopathology
  • Hip Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Radiography