Vol. 7, Issue 3 (2021)
Post op hemiarthroplasty with fecal Impaction as opacity in x-ray: Case report
Author(s):
Dr. Sivaraman B, Dr. Saran Karthik and Dr. Bobby M
Abstract:
A 91 old women with a left side fracture neck of femur was treated with cemented bipolar Hemiarthroplasty. Patient was bed ridden and constipated for 3 days before procedure. An opacity was noted in the post operative radiograph near left hip prosthesis. A suspicion for fecal impaction was made. A repeat radiograph following a bowel movement showed no opacity in previous location.
Aim: To present a case with opacity in left hip in post op radiograph.
Pages: 901-902 | 972 Views 302 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Dr. Sivaraman B, Dr. Saran Karthik and Dr. Bobby M. Post op hemiarthroplasty with fecal Impaction as opacity in x-ray: Case report. Int. J. Orthop. Sci. 2021;7(3):901-902. DOI: 10.22271/ortho.2021.v7.i3m.2855
