Fracture of the ipsilateral femoral neck and shaft is primarily found in younger individuals, usually in their third or fourth decades, who have been involved in high-energy trauma. The overall ...

A femoral shaft fracture (broken thigh bone) is often treated with intramedullary nailing. Usually, the rod is made of titanium and they come in different lengths and diameters to fit patients of ...

Surgeons should aim to prevent intraoperative femur fractures by identifying high-risk patients and surgical risk factors. Sound change during broaching is key to know when to stop. KOLOA ...

Dunbar RP, Cannada LK. Open fractures. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Lowe JA. Tibia (shinbone) shaft fractures. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Aurich M, Koenig V, Hofmann G.

Femoral shaft fractures are significant injuries that often require surgical intervention for effective treatment. One of the most common surgical techniques used is intramedullary nailing ...

2020). Besides, older adults aged ≥65 has with MC have a greater chance of getting a Musculoskeletal Fracture (MA). Proximal femur fractures, including osteoporotic femoral neck fractures, are also ...

Credit: Fractures of the femur in children, treated by Bryant's method of vertical extension / by J.M. Barton. Source: Wellcome Collection. Provider: This material has been provided by The Royal ...

Objective Vitamin D is often prescribed as an adjuvant therapy to aid fracture healing due to its biological role in bone health. However, the optimal frequency, dosage and duration of vitamin D ...