What is the position of the leg in fracture neck of femur: September 2007

Ans. B: External rotation deformity of less than 45 degree Capsule of the hip joint prevents full external rotation in intra-capsular/ fracture neck of femur. So external rotation will be there but not significant, whereas in case of extra-capsular/inter-trochanteric femoral fractures, leg will be externally rotated to such an extent that lateral surface of foot touches the bed as there is no check by the capsule of hip joint.