Consider AP pelvis in addition to AP/lateral views to compare contralateral side
Consider MRI if strong clinical suspicion but negative x-ray
Classified using the Pipkin System
Type 1 - Frx below fovea/ligamentum (small)
Type 2 - Frx above fovia/ligamentum
Type 3 - Type 1 or 2 associated with femoral neck frx
Type 4 - Type 1 or 2 associated with acetabular frx
Type 1 - Frx below fovea/ligamentum (small)
Type 2 - Frx above fovia/ligamentum
Type 3 - Type 1 or 2 associated with femoral neck frx
Type 4 - Type 1 or 2 associated with acetabular frx
Femoral head fracture
Acute Trauma
Femoral neck fracture
Femur fracture
Jefferson fracture
Proximal
Humerus fracture
Intracapsular