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What does the below mean from a ct scan of the hip? the distal shaft and distal articular margin of the femur are rotated externally at 35 degrees?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

CT scan: It means that the distal femur is rotated counterclockwise(as if you are looking up from the feet) 35 degrees from the neutral position. If you have a fracture of the proximal femur or shaft, it means that the distal fracture piece is rotated relative to the proximal fractured piece of the femur.

Answered 6/23/2014

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