Mid-shaft femur fracture: Difference between revisions
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==Management== | ==Management== | ||
*Consider traction split though little evidence to support its use | *Consider traction split though little evidence to support its use | ||
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==Disposition== | ==Disposition== |
Revision as of 21:23, 8 June 2015
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
Differential Diagnosis
Femur Fracture Types
Proximal
- Intracapsular
- Extracapsular
Shaft
- Mid-shaft femur fracture (all subtrochanteric)
Diagnosis
Management
- Consider traction split though little evidence to support its use
- ORIF
Disposition
- Admit