The Master Surgeon | Free Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

QUESTION NO

A 79 year old lady slipped and fell at home. She was found by the neighbour who dialled 999. When the paramedics arrived she was still lying on the floor, but was conscious, alert and orientated. She was in pain and was unable to stand up. Her right leg was externally rotated and shortened. No lumps were felt in the groin around the hip joint and there was no other trauma. Her lower limb neurology was intact bilaterally. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Please select one of the following:

Ankle fracture
Fracture of the neck of femur
Posterior dislocation of the joint
Anterior dislocation of the hip joint
None of the above

Question By Mr. Kasun Wanigasooriya MBCHB, MRCS.