Broken Femur Picture

Complete list of fracture information

HUD-HUDSON

The Femur is the longest bone in the body. It is the upper leg bone and it is
located between the hip and the knee. It is also the strongest bone in the
body. Fractures can happen anywhere along the bone. Most happen toward the
middle because that is the point of the greatest stress. It is also common to
see fractures at the top area called the femoral head. The image above shows a
fracture of the femoral head.

Common symptoms of a femur fracture are

Thigh pain

Thigh swelling

Thigh shortening

Unable to weight bear on hip

Inability to move leg

Inability to move hip

Impaired circulation to the leg

Impaired sensory sensation to the leg

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