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

Femoral head defect following anterior hip dislocation

R G Dussault, G Beauregard, P Fauteaux, C Laurin, A Boisjoly

Femoral head defect following anterior hip dislocation

R G Dussault et al. Radiology. 1980 Jun.

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.

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