Femoral Shaft Fracture Flashcards
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Femoral shaft fracture
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ATLS Principles
Thomas splint/skin traction put the fracture into better alignment. Form of analgesia and better alignment for appropriate haematoma formation.
2
Q
What are some complications assoicated with femoral shaft fixation with a nail?
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Puedendal and femoral nerve.
Infection
Mal-union
fat embolism
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Most
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