The fracture can occur to the femoral head, femoral neck, or at the proximal end of the femur, just below the neck of the bone. Pain is localized, but some patients complain of pain in the knee. Surrounding tissue may be discolored. Swelling may be evident. Patient is unable to move limb while on their back.
Patient complains about being unable to stand.
Foot on injured side usually turns outward. Injured limb may appear shorter. Move the patient as little as possible. Determine status of circulation and nerve function distal to the injury. Straighten the patient's lower limbs into the anatomical position, if there are no injuries to the hip joints or lower limbs and if it is possible to do without meeting resistance or causing excessive pain.