Clinical photograph of open fracture of femur with femur bone jutting out from anteromedial aspect of thigh.
The photograph was taken on the operating table after the debridement.
Orthopedic Care and Consultation
Clinical photograph of open fracture of femur with femur bone jutting out from anteromedial aspect of thigh.
The photograph was taken on the operating table after the debridement.
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 85 Years Old Lady
The lady was advised hemiarthroplasty for the treatment but she chose not to get operated.
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
There was no neurovascular deficit. The patient was splinted and advised fixation of fracture but patient chose not to get operated.
xray of shaft of femur showing oblique fracture.

Oblique Fracture of Shaft Of Femur
The fracture was treated with intramedullary interlock nailing.
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.

Spiral Fracture Of FemurUnited In Malposition
This xray is after 6 months of the injury and shows a united fracture, though in malposition.
Young adult with fracture of shaft of femur with dislocation of hip
There is also an associated fracture of acetabulum.
Fracture of femur in distal third region of femoral shaft in an adult .
Here is an AP view

Fracture Of Shaft Femur In Distal Third Region
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Xray of fracture of shaft of femur in an adult person.

Xray of Femoral Shaft Fracture
The fracture is situated at distal third region.
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 in 11 Years Old Child
Anteroposterior view after 8 weeks of surgery. [Read more...]

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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