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Post op hemiarthroplasty with fecal Impaction as opacity in x-ray: Case report
International Journal of Orthopaedics Sciences · 2021 · Vol. 7(3) · pp. 901–902
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.
Hip and Femur FracturesPelvic and Acetabular InjuriesOrthopaedic implants and arthroplastyMedicineImpactionRadiographyFecal impactionOpacitySurgeryFemurConstipation
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