What imaging should be obtained and reviewed in the perioperative management of a femoral shaft fracture to reduce the chance of missed femoral neck fractures?
1. Obtain preop hip xrays2. If CT obtained for abdo/pelvic injuries – review for hip fracture3. Obtain intraop fluoro before nailing.4. Obtain intraop fluoro after nailing with the hip in 10-15 deg of IR5. Obtain postop hip radiographs prior to leaving the OR #Orthopedic#Implants#Spinal#Knee#Hip#BoneHealing#FractureTreatment#Trauma#SurgicalStaplers#PowerTools#SpineHealth#OrthopedicResearch#MedicalInnovation
