Podiatry and Medical - Set 1

Category - Podiatry Part I

If a patient has a fracture in the neck of his femur, what should be the appropriate position of the patient’s leg?
  1. Bended
  2. Shortened and externally rotated
  3. Straight and extended
  4. Any position will do
Explanation
Answer - B - If a patient has a fracture in the neck of his femur, the appropriate position of the patient’s leg should be shortened and externally rotated. The leg is being pulled upwards and rotates, as it has an altered axis of action.
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