Femur Fractures

Question 1

Garden classification for femoral neck fractures

Answer 1

Garden classification 1 and 2 are stable fractures

Garden classification 3 and 4 are unstable fractures

Question 2

Treatment of stable femoral neck fractures

Answer 2

Internal fixation to prevent displacement

Question 3

Complications of femur shaft fracture

Answer 3

Fat embolism
Deep venous thrombosis
Compartment syndrome
Neurological damage

Question 4

Hoffa fracture

Answer 4

A distal femoral shaft fracture that involves the distal femoral or articular surface with a intercondylar split or a sagittal split