Mid-shaft femur fracture
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Background
Clinical Features
Differential Diagnosis
Diagnosis
Management
Disposition
See Also
External Links
References
Subtrochanteric (including Mid-Shaft)
- Occurs with severe trauma or in association with pathological bone
- Blood loss can be substantial (average loss = 1L)
- Clinical presentation is similar to intertrochanteric fracture
- Management
- Consider traction split though little evidence to support its use
- Admit for ORIF