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Would a patient with bilateral femur fractures be considered critical?
A femur fracture is critical, period. To have two femur fractures doubles their chances of possibly having a severed artery, and bleeding out.
What bones orther than vertbrae are prone to fracture in osteoporosis?
Hip fractures are common. Usually the head of the femur.
What has the author Carlo Marino-Zuco written?
Carlo Marino-Zuco has written: 'The operative treatment of fractures of the neck of the femur' -- subject- s -: Femur, Fractures
Can a sledgehammer break a femur?
Yes, a sledgehammer has the potential to break a femur bone due to its heavy weight and force upon impact. The femur is the strongest bone in the human body, but extreme force from a sledgehammer could cause a fracture or break.
What site do the most hip fractures occur?
head of the femur
What does the femur load number mean?
During crash tests and safety checks they test to see how much pressure the femur can hold before it fractures. I think they said that it can hold up to 500lbs of pressure before it fractures. Therefore, if your car says that it has a femur load of 244lbs for example, then that is how much pressure will likely to be applied to your femur during a certain pertaining crash.
Blood lose in a bilateral femur fracture?
Bilateral means both sides. Femur is your hip. Someone with bilateral femur fracture and blood loss is someone who is bleeding(internally) from having broken the hip on both sides. The amount of blood lose can vary.
What fractures can a cat obtain in its rear legs?
Any kind of fracture that is possible to be imagined, from a greenstick incomplete nondislocated fracture to a comminuted open severely displaced fracture. The more common fractures are mid-diaphyseal (mid-shaft) fracture of the femur and the tibia, both open and closed, often displaced due to muscular contraction in reponse to trauma.
What are the consecquences of refusing surgery for advanced bilateral avascular necrosis of hip?
Depending on how advanced this is, you may lose the head of the femur, this will mean you will not be able to move much at all, and may cause a great deal of pain. I would listen to your Dr's advice!
Why do most fractures occur at the middle third of the femur instead of at the ends?
Fractures at the middle third of the femur are more common due to the redistribution of force along the bone's length. The middle third tends to bear more weight and is subject to greater stress compared to the ends of the bone which results in higher likelihood of fractures. Additionally, the middle of the femur is where the bone is relatively straight and lacks the support provided by joints and muscles compared to the ends.
What is common name for femur in skeletal system?
Thigh bone.
What is cortical thickening on femur?
Cortical thickening on the femur refers to the increased density or thickness of the outer layer of bone in the thigh bone. This can be a result of conditions like osteopetrosis, chronic overload from physical activity, or healing response to stress fractures or other injuries. It can be seen on imaging studies like X-rays or CT scans.
