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Femoral Neck Fracture

Jonathan Lee^* and Shannon Toohey, MD, MA^*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J89G6GIssue 1:2 No ratings yet.

In the anteroposterior view bilateral hip x-ray, there is an evident loss of Shenton’s line on the left when compared to the normal right, indicative of a fracture in the left femoral neck. This correlates with findings seen on pelvic CT, which reveals both a subcapital fracture and transcervical fracture. The neck of the femur is displaced superiorly relative to the head of the femur while the head of the femur remains in its anatomical position within the acetabulum.

Orthopedics Visual EM

Traumatic Aortic Injury

Brianna Miner^*, Megan Boysen Osborn, MD, MHPE^* and Shannon Toohey, MD, MA^*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J85P4JIssue 1:2 No ratings yet.

The initial chest x-ray showed an abnormal superior mediastinal contour (blue line), suggestive of a possible aortic injury. The CT angiogram showed extensive circumferential irregularity and outpouching of the distal aortic arch (red arrows) compatible with aortic transection. In addition, there was a circumferential intramural hematoma, which extended through the descending aorta to the proximal infrarenal abdominal aorta (green arrow). There was also an extensive surrounding mediastinal hematoma extending around the descending aorta and supraaortic branches (purple arrows).

Trauma Cardiology/Vascular Visual EM

Odontoid Fracture, CT Coronal. JETem 2016

Odontoid Fracture: Computed Tomography

Jonathan Peña, MD^* and Alisa Wray, MD^*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8NP4WIssue 1:2 No ratings yet.

Computed Tomography (CT) of the cervical spine showed a stable, acute, non-displaced fracture of the odontoid process extending into the body of C2, consistent with a Type III Odontoid Fracture. He was evaluated by orthopedic spine service who recommended conservative, non-operative management.

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Morel-Lavallée Lesion

Grant G Simpson* and Brandon R Allen, MD^*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J88G65Issue 1:2 No ratings yet.

On physical examination, the patient was noted to have a nearly “watermelon-sized” fluctuant mass to his right lateral superior quadriceps with multiple overlying abrasions (Image 1). Computed tomography (CT) scans of the area showed a large heterogeneous collection measuring roughly 37x9.5x16 centimeters in the subcutaneous adipose layer of the lateral right thigh (Image 2), while ultrasonography revealed a complex fluid collection containing some nodular solid components and debris (Image 3). Additionally, radiographs confirmed multiple fractures including most significantly a pelvic ring fracture. Surgical debridement, evacuation, and sclerodhesis were performed nine weeks post injury to allow overlying abrasions to heal prior to intervention.

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