Fractured Femur
Case Study
Name : Nur Amalina Bt Mohamad ‘Asri
Matrix : 4242132008
I/C Number : 950129-14-5286
Cohort : 17
Lecturer Name : Mr Jibi Paul
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Fractured Femur
-Definition
-Causes
-Symptoms
-Diagnosis
-Treatment after surgery
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Referrence
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Fractured Femur.
Definition :
A femoral fracture is a bone fracture that involves the femur. It includes hip fractures.
Causes of fractured femur :
The femur is a tremendously strong bone,in order for a femur fracture to occur, either a large force must be applied or something is wrong with the bone. In patients with normal bone strength, the most common causes of femur fractures include:
-Car accidents
-Falls from a height
Patients may also have bone that is weakened by osteoporosis, tumor, or infection. These conditions can lead to a so-called pathologic femur fracture. One type of femoral fracture caused by weakening of the bone is seen in patients taking bisphosphonate medications for treatment of osteoporosis.
Femur fractures are generally separated into three broad categories:
•Proximal Femur Fractures- Proximal femur fractures, or hip fractures, involve the upper-most portion of the thigh bone, just adjacent to the hip joint. These fractures are further subdivided into different types of hip fractures that are discussed elsewhere.
•Femoral Shaft Fractures- A femoral shaft fracture is a severe injury that generally occurs in high-speed motor vehicle collisions and significant falls. These injuries are often one of several major injuries experienced by a patient .The treatment of a femoral shaft facture is almost always with surgery. The most common procedure is to insert a metal rod down the center of the thigh bone called an intramedullary rod. This procedure reconnects the two ends of the bone, and the rod is
Name : Nur Amalina Bt Mohamad ‘Asri
Matrix : 4242132008
I/C Number : 950129-14-5286
Cohort : 17
Lecturer Name : Mr Jibi Paul
TABLE OF CONTENT
NO
CONTENT
PAGES
1.
Fractured Femur
-Definition
-Causes
-Symptoms
-Diagnosis
-Treatment after surgery
3
3
4
6
9
2.
Referrence
10
Fractured Femur.
Definition :
A femoral fracture is a bone fracture that involves the femur. It includes hip fractures.
Causes of fractured femur :
The femur is a tremendously strong bone,in order for a femur fracture to occur, either a large force must be applied or something is wrong with the bone. In patients with normal bone strength, the most common causes of femur fractures include:
-Car accidents
-Falls from a height
Patients may also have bone that is weakened by osteoporosis, tumor, or infection. These conditions can lead to a so-called pathologic femur fracture. One type of femoral fracture caused by weakening of the bone is seen in patients taking bisphosphonate medications for treatment of osteoporosis.
Femur fractures are generally separated into three broad categories:
•Proximal Femur Fractures- Proximal femur fractures, or hip fractures, involve the upper-most portion of the thigh bone, just adjacent to the hip joint. These fractures are further subdivided into different types of hip fractures that are discussed elsewhere.
•Femoral Shaft Fractures- A femoral shaft fracture is a severe injury that generally occurs in high-speed motor vehicle collisions and significant falls. These injuries are often one of several major injuries experienced by a patient .The treatment of a femoral shaft facture is almost always with surgery. The most common procedure is to insert a metal rod down the center of the thigh bone called an intramedullary rod. This procedure reconnects the two ends of the bone, and the rod is