Clinical Picture of Open Fracture Femur

Clinical photograph of open fracture of femur with femur bone jutting out from anteromedial aspect of thigh.

Open Fracture Femur With Bone Jutting Out

Open Fracture Femur With Bone Jutting Out

The photograph was taken on the operating table after the debridement.

Xray of Fracture of Neck of Femur In 85 Years Old Female

Following xray shows a fracture of neck of femur in an 85 years old lady

85 years old lady fell in the bathroom and was brought to OPD after 6 days of injury. She  complained of pain and inability to bear weight on the right limb. An xray of the injured hip revealed fracture of neck of femur

Fracture of Neck of Femur In An Old Lady

Fracture of Neck of Femur In 85 Years Old Lady

The lady was advised hemiarthroplasty for the treatment but she chose not to get operated.

Xray of Fracture of Distal Femur

Following xray of is of 24 years old male patient who suffered injury following a motor vehicle injury. The xray reveals a distal femoral fracture in intercondylar and supcondylar region.

 

Distal Femoral Fracture

Distal Femoral Fracture

 

There was no neurovascular deficit.  The patient was splinted and advised fixation of fracture but patient chose not to get operated.

Xray Of Oblique Fracture of Shaft Femur

xray of shaft of femur showing oblique fracture.

Oblique Fracture of Femur

Oblique Fracture of Shaft Of Femur

The fracture was treated with intramedullary interlock nailing.

Spiral Fracture Of Shaft of Femur United In Malposition

Following is an xray of 67 years old lady who had come to OPD with spiral fracture of lower third of leg. Her limb was splinted in a slab and she was advised surgery.

She refused and remained in splint instead.

Malunited fracture of distal third femur

Spiral Fracture Of FemurUnited In Malposition

This xray is after 6 months of the injury and shows a united fracture, though in malposition.

Fracture Shaft of Femur With Ipsilateral Hip Dislocation

Young adult with fracture of shaft of femur with dislocation of hip

Fracture of Shaft of Femur With Dislocation of Hip

Fracture of Shaft of Femur With Dislocation of Hip

There is also an associated fracture of acetabulum.

Fracture DIstal Third Of Femur – AP and Lateral Xrays

Fracture of femur in distal third region of femoral shaft in an adult .

Here is an AP view

Fracture Of Femur In Distal Third Region

Fracture Of Shaft Femur In Distal Third Region

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Xray of Fracture Of Shaft Of Femur In Distal Third Region- Lateral View

Xray of fracture of shaft of femur in an adult person.

Xray of Femoral Shaft Fracture

Xray of Femoral Shaft Fracture

The fracture is situated at distal third region.

Preoperative and Postoperative Xrays of Spiral Fracture of Shaft Femur In 11 Year Old Child

Preoperative and 8 weeks postoperative xray images of an 11 year old child operated with closed reduction and stabilization with Titanium Elastic Nail System.

Spiral Fracture of Shaft of Femur

Spiral Fracture of Shaft of Femur in 11 Years Old Child

Anteroposterior view after 8 weeks of surgery. [Read more...]

Fracture Intertrochanteric Area In 50 Years Old Woman

The picture depicts fracture in intertrochanteric area of right femur in a 50 years old woman.

Mode of Trauma:

Household injury.
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