Mid-shaft femur fracture: Difference between revisions
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==Management== | ==Management== | ||
*Consider traction splint | *Consider traction splint | ||
**Little evidence to support its use | **Little evidence to support its use<ref>Agrawal Y, Karwa J, Shah N, et al. Traction splint: to use or not to use. J Perioper Pract. 2009; 19(9):295-298.</ref> | ||
**Theoretical benefit of traction splinting is reduction in bleeding and improved pain | **Theoretical benefit of traction splinting is reduction in bleeding and improved pain | ||
**Sagar and Hare splints are commonly used by EMS providers | **Sagar and Hare splints are commonly used by EMS providers | ||
Revision as of 19:44, 26 February 2016
Includes all subtrochanteric femur fractures
Background
- Occurs with severe trauma or in association with pathological bone
- Blood loss can be substantial (average loss = 1L)
Clinical Features
- Clinical presentation is similar to intertrochanteric fracture
- Affected leg is shortened and externally rotated
Differential Diagnosis
Femur Fracture Types
Proximal
- Intracapsular
- Extracapsular
Shaft
- Mid-shaft femur fracture (all subtrochanteric)
Diagnosis
- Radiography
- Obtain AP films of knee, femur, hip on bilateral legs
Management
- Consider traction splint
- Little evidence to support its use[1]
- Theoretical benefit of traction splinting is reduction in bleeding and improved pain
- Sagar and Hare splints are commonly used by EMS providers
- ORIF
Disposition
- Admit
See Also
External Links
References
- ↑ Agrawal Y, Karwa J, Shah N, et al. Traction splint: to use or not to use. J Perioper Pract. 2009; 19(9):295-298.