Optimizing post-operative imaging: a retrospective cohort study comparing two methods of lateral hip radiography after cephalomedullary nail surgery.

Background: Currently, there is no consensus on the most appropriate technique for obtaining lateral hip radiographs after cephalomedullary nail (CMN) surgery. The aim of this study was to investigate the distribution of two commonly used postoperative lateral hip radiographic methods (classic lateral view and modified lateral view) and try to find out which one is better suited for this situation.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 146 patients who underwent surgical fixation for extracapsular hip fractures between January 2018 and June 2022.