Fractures of the Femoral Shaft

Femoral shaft fractures are normally caused by a high-energy impact and may be associated with multiple trauma. They are relatively common injuries. The management comprises two distinct stages: • initial treatment of the patient • definitive treatment of the femoral shaft fracture. Femoral fracture...

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Published inSurgery (Oxford) Vol. 21; no. 9; pp. 225 - 227
Main Authors Bridgens, JP, Douglas, DL
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Ltd 01.09.2003
Subjects
femoral shaft
fractures
lower limb
trauma
trauma
femoral shaft
lower limb
fractures
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Summary:Femoral shaft fractures are normally caused by a high-energy impact and may be associated with multiple trauma. They are relatively common injuries. The management comprises two distinct stages: • initial treatment of the patient • definitive treatment of the femoral shaft fracture. Femoral fractures can lead to systemic complications for the patient other than those related simply to the fracture itself. It is extremely important to determine whether the fracture is open or closed, as this will determine immediate management.
ISSN:0263-9319
1878-1764
DOI:10.1383/surg.21.9.225.16932