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Fractured femur

Fractured femur: Introduction

A break in the femur bone. The femur is also known as the thighbone and is the main bone that runs from the knee to the hip. It is one of the body's strongest bones in the body and a lot of force is required to break it. A fractured femur is also known as a femoral fracture. ...more »

Symptoms of Fractured femur

• Thigh pain
• Thigh deformity
• Thigh swelling
• Thigh shortening
• Unable to weight bear on hip
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Fractured femur: Related Patient Stories

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Fractured femur: Deaths

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Causes of Fractured femur

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Disease Topics Related To Fractured femur

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Fractured femur:

• Fracture of head of femur
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Fractured femur: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Misdiagnosis and Fractured femur

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Fractured femur: Research Doctors & Specialists

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• Pain Specialists:
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• Arthritis & Joint Health Specialists (Rheumatology):
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Latest Treatments for Fractured femur

• Spica casting
• External fixation
• Internal fixation
• Immobilization
• Rigid splinting
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Fractured femur

Medical research articles related to Fractured femur include:

• Suspected spine trauma.
• Femur Injuries and Fractures (Diagnosis)
• Evidence-based care guideline for femoral shaft fractures.
• Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures (Overview)
• Hip Dislocation (Follow-up)
• more research...»

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Fractured femur: Animations

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Statistics for Fractured femur

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Fractured femur: Broader Related Topics

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