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1 sie 2018 · We’ll explain what causes a broken femur, how it’s treated, and the potential complications. The femur, your thigh bone, is the largest and strongest bone in your body. When it breaks, it ...
30 sie 2023 · We found several risk factors of mortality, including age ≥ 80 years, a > 48-hour delay to surgery, and pre-operative ASA scores of 3–4 in patients with proximal femoral fracture. Furthermore, the use of a proximal femoral plate was a significant risk factor for mortality and lower mHHS scores.
2 sty 2023 · Outline the common complications of femoral shaft fracture treatment. Explain the importance of improving care coordination among the interprofessional team to enhance the functional outcome for patients with femoral shaft fractures.
The complications or side effects from surgery for a broken femur are: Acute compartment syndrome (ACS). In this syndrome, pressure builds in your muscles so your blood can't get to your muscles and tissues.
Femoral shaft fractures can cause further injury and complications. The ends of broken bones are often sharp and can cut or tear surrounding blood vessels or nerves, though this is very rare. Acute compartment syndrome may develop.
Distal femur fractures present a substantial orthopedic challenge, necessitating a comprehensive exploration spanning epidemiology, anatomy, classification, diagnosis, and treatment strategies. This review thoroughly analyzes the multifaceted aspects surrounding distal femur fractures.
15 mar 2021 · According to the AAOS 2018 guidelines, moderate evidence suggests better outcomes with proximal femur (hip) fracture surgery within 48 hours of admission for patients aged 65 years or greater. 20 Thus, early surgical consultation is paramount, with significant increased 30-day mortality seen after 24 hours of surgical delay for femoral neck ...
