Thigh Flashcards

1
Q

What is epidemiology of femoral shaft fracture

A

high energy trauma

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2
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femoral shaft fracture symptoms

A

thigh pain
deformity
loss of ROM
blood loss

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3
Q

What radiography femoral shaft fracture

A

films

  • femur
  • hip
  • knee
  • pelvis
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4
Q

femoral shaft fracture txt

A

immediate splinting
traction
surgery
+/- td prophylaxis/ abx

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5
Q

What femoral shaft fracture cause

A
fat embolism
ARDS
organ failure
death
infection
non/mal union
chronic pain
limp
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