Femur Flashcards
1
Q
Aetiology of a distal femoral fracture?
A
Osteoporotic bone
Fall onto flexed knee
2
Q
Types of distal femoral fracture?
A
- Extra-articular
- Intra-articular
- Distal fracture
3
Q
Pathology of extra-articular fracture of femur?
A
Supracondylar
4
Q
Pathology of intra-articular fracture of femur?
A
Intercondylar
5
Q
What position does a distal femur fracture usually adopt and why?
A
Flexed position
-Pull of gastrocnemii
6
Q
Treatment of distal femur fracture?
A
Surgery: fixed with plate and screws
Cast would be difficult
7
Q
Aetiology of femoral shaft fractures?
A
- High energy injuries: substantial risk of concomitant fracture
- Osteoporosis
- Metastasis
- Paget’s
- Long term bisphosphonate use for osteoporosis
8
Q
What can happen to the fat form medullary canal in femoral shaft fracture?
A
Fat embolism: Confusion, hypoxia, ARDS
