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What Does Knee X-ray As Diaphysis Of Femur Suggest?
The following is the result of my knee x-ray. Due to the holidays no orthopedist can see me until 1/3. Will this get better by itself? What should I do in the meantime. My fall happened on 12/5 and I had the x-rays done a week ago today.
There is a linear lucency extending from the distal
diaphysis of the right femur to the intercondylar notch. This may represent a nondisplaced fracture. It also extends
anteriorly to the articular surface of the patellofemoral
articulation.
There is a linear lucency extending from the distal
diaphysis of the right femur to the intercondylar notch. This may represent a nondisplaced fracture. It also extends
anteriorly to the articular surface of the patellofemoral
articulation.
Sat, 31 May 2014
how R U now?, in x ray especially with history of trauma the translucent line in abnormal site in the bone means fissure fracture of the bone, and we have to be sure about it in different positions views about it and if it is in place or there is some displacement, from your report findings appears that you have in place non-displaced fracture distal femur which is good sign but the problem that it extends to the articular surface which need urgent orthopedic consultation to see what do to fix this fracture to heal, I hope it is complete answer for you.
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