Remember to complete the Hip Injury Proforma for every patient you see with a possible fracture!

Radiology folder

• If you see an interesting x-ray which would be useful for educating your colleagues then just drag and drop it into the anonymous folder ‘ED Abnormalities’ on our PACs system.

Learning modules

• ENLIGHTENmeCEMpaedia (no login required)
  • Hip fractures
• BMJ learning (login required)
  • Hip examination
  • The management of hip fracture in adults – in association with NICE

Image interpretation

• Image Interpretation.co.uk (free)
  • Hip injuries register to complete the quiz and gain a certificate
• Radiology Masterclasses – x-ray interpretation and common fractures (free)
  • Hip
  • Hip dislocation
  • Femoral shaft

Hip examination

Joint Examination of Hip from NHS Media Hub on Vimeo.

Useful links to other resources

• St Emlyns Blog
  • Fascia Iliaca block update
• EmergencyMedicineIreland.com (free)
  • Anatomy of the fascia iliaca block
• Don’t Forget the Bubbles (freepaediatrics)
  • It must be a slipped capital femoral epiphysis