Effect of Lower Limb Rotation
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Anatomic position
Long axes of feet vertical
Femoral necks partially foreshortened
Lesser trochanters partially visible
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15° to 20° medial rotation
Femoral heads and necks in profile
True AP projection of proximal femora
Lesser trochanters not visible or only slightly visible on some patients
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External rotation
Femoral necks greatly foreshortened
Lesser trochanters visible in profile internally
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Typical rotation with hip fracture
Long axis of left foot externally rotated (on side of hip fracture)
Unaffected right foot and limb in neutral position
Lesser trochanter on externally rotated (left) limb more visible
Neck area foreshortened
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