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Overview: This article discusses fractures of the femoral diaphysis. For proximal femur fractures (subtrochanteric to femoral head), see the article Fractures, Hip. For fractures of the distal femur (supracondylar to condylar), see the article Fractures, Knee. ... femur fracture, femoral diaphysis, fractures of the...
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emedicine.medscape.com/article/824856-overview
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A femur fracture is an injury to the thigh bone. The femur is the bone between the hip and the knee joints, it is one of the largest, and strongest bones in the body. Treatment of a femur fractur most often requires surgery. ... What is a femur fracture?; The femur is one of the largest, and strongest bones in the body.
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orthopedics.about.com/od/brokenbones/a/femur.htm
orthopedics.about.com/od/brokenbones/a/femur.htm
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If the fracture resulted from high-energy trauma, such as a motor vehicle accident, the patient might not be conscious and may have other injuries. ... A broken thighbone is usually obvious, even if the bone does not break through the skin. Common signs of a broken femur include: ... Pediatric Femur (Thighbone) Fracture...
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Left, Preoperative X-ray of a child with a fracture through the midshaft of the left femur. Right, Postoperative X-ray of the same child shows that the fracture was ... A very young child may only need a cast to treat a femur fracture. Occasionally, an external or internal device may be used if the break was displaced.
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BACKGROUND: Femoral fractures due to birth trauma are extremely rare. ... The newborn had a bruised leg at delivery, and X-ray studies confirmed a distal femoral corner fracture. CONCLUSION: This case demonstrates another risk of external cephalic version. Physicians and patients should be aware of this potential complication.
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www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/15516434
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OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine (1) if internal fixation was associated with a high amputation rate in patients with femur fracture and vascular injury; and (2) if patients who underwent internal fixation before vascular repair had a higher amputation rate. ... Fracture Fixation, Internal...
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www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/8576991
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Hip fracture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A hip fracture is a fracture in the proximal end of the femur (the long bone running through the thigh), near the hip joint. The term "hip fracture" is commonly used to refer to four different fract...
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Diaphyseal Femur Fractures - Orthopedic surgeons often encounter diaphyseal femur fractures. Because these fractures most often result from high-energy trauma, one must have a high index of suspension for complications or other injuries. ... ; Synonyms, Key Words, and Related Terms: femoral shaft fractures, femoral fracture,
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