Bullet to the femoral head

Abstract

Krishna Akella, Nupur Murthy, Phoenix Bell, Akella Chendrasekhar Department of Surgery, Trauma Section, Richmond University Medical Center, Staten Island, NY, USA Abstract: A bullet being lodged in the femoral head is a unique trauma situation, which can be managed either operatively or non-operatively. We present two different scenarios of a bullet being lodged in the femoral head with a discussion of both operative and non-operative management as well as diagnostic considerations. Keywords: penetrating , trauma, extremity

Keywords

• Penetrating Trauma
• Femoral Head Impacted