Definition:
A fractured femur is an injury of the thigh bone. The femur is one of the strongest bones of the human skeleton, and it connects the hip and knee joints.
Diagnosis:
A fractured femur is diagnosed via X-rays and physical examination.
Treatment:
The common method used to treat a fractured femur is surgery. A metal rod is inserted to replace the damaged thigh bone. Less common procedures include plates and external fixators that screw the replacement to the connecting bones.
Symptoms and Signs:
Symptoms of a fractured femur are extreme pain in the affected thigh, immobility and numbness.
Causes:
Tremendous force acted upon the thigh bone causes femur fracture. Car accidents and falling from high places may cause damage to the thigh bone. Osteoporosis, a dreaded bone disease, can also cause femur fracture. Other causes for broken thigh bone are tumors.
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