Intertrochanteric Fractures Pathway Posted: 5/24/2022 ID: (C102056) 12th Annual Orthopaedic Trauma: Pushing The Envelope

Intertrochanteric Femur Fracture in 91F

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AGE	91 / Female
CC	Left hip pain
HPI	A 91-year-old female was found down in her room at an assisted living facility. She complains of left hip pain with the inability to bear weight. At baseline, she is able to walk with walker assistance.
PMH	PMH: dementia and aortic stenosis
PE	A focused physical examination of the left lower extremity reveals deformity of the leg including shortening and external rotation. There is pain at the hip with any movement of the leg. Sensation and motor are intact distally and 2+ pulses are present in the foot.

AGE/GENDER:

91 / Female

CHIEF COMPLAINT:

Left hip pain

HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS:

A 91-year-old female was found down in her room at an assisted living facility. She complains of left hip pain with the inability to bear weight. At baseline, she is able to walk with walker assistance.

PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:	PMH: dementia and aortic stenosis
PHYSICAL EXAM:	A focused physical examination of the left lower extremity reveals deformity of the leg including shortening and external rotation. There is pain at the hip with any movement of the leg. Sensation and motor are intact distally and 2+ pulses are present in the foot.
DIAGNOSIS:	Intertrochanteric Femur Fracture in 91F