International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences

Post op hemiarthroplasty with fecal Impaction as opacity in x-ray: Case report

2021, Volume 7 Issue 3

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.
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How to cite this article:
Dr. Sivaraman B, Dr. Saran Karthik, 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
 
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