Thigh Flashcards
1
Q
What is epidemiology of femoral shaft fracture
A
high energy trauma
2
Q
femoral shaft fracture symptoms
A
thigh pain
deformity
loss of ROM
blood loss
3
Q
What radiography femoral shaft fracture
A
films
- femur
- hip
- knee
- pelvis
4
Q
femoral shaft fracture txt
A
immediate splinting
traction
surgery
+/- td prophylaxis/ abx
5
Q
What femoral shaft fracture cause
A
fat embolism ARDS organ failure death infection non/mal union chronic pain limp