Femoral Shaft Fractures - Trauma - Orthobullets
2024年12月13日 · Femoral shaft fractures are high energy injuries to the femur that are associated with life-threatening injuries (pulmonary, cerebral) and ipsilateral femoral neck fractures. Diagnosis is made radiographically with radiographs of the femur as well as the hip to rule out ipsilateral femoral neck fractures.
Femur Shaft Fractures Broken Thighbone - OrthoInfo
The long, straight part of the femur (thighbone) is called the femoral shaft. When there is a break anywhere along this length of bone, it is called a femoral shaft fracture. The femur is the longest and strongest bone in the body, and it takes a great deal of force to break it.
Femoral Shaft Fractures - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
2023年1月2日 · Femoral shaft fractures are a common orthopedic injury occurring in high energy trauma or low energy trauma in the elderly. Femoral shaft fractures are frequently associated with other comorbidities necessitating a thorough trauma life …
Fractures Of The Femoral Shaft And Distal Femur - OrthoPaedia
Fractures of the femoral shaft are often the result of high energy trauma such as a motor vehicle crash, a fall from a height, or a gunshot wound. Most femoral shaft fractures require surgical treatment.
Femoral Shaft Fractures - Physiopedia
Fractures of the femoral shaft are a most common injury, often associated with polytrauma and can be life-threatening. They often result from high-energy mechanisms such as motor vehicle collisions with sequelae of limb shortening and deformities if not treated correctly.
Femoral Shaft Fracture (Thigh Bone Break) | Orthopaedic ...
The middle part of your thigh bone is called the femoral shaft. The top of your femur connects to your hip, and the bottom connects to your lower leg at the knee. Figure 1: Skeleton and x-rays showing the femur, and how it makes up the ball part of …
Femoral Shaft Fracture - Fixation - TeachMeSurgery
2022年3月9日 · A femoral shaft fracture requires immediate reduction and immobilisation; reducing fractures to near-anatomic alignment using in-line traction will ensure appropriate haematoma formation and reduce pain.