external rotation and shortening of the affected leg, pain on any movement, tenderness on palpation of anterior and lateral aspects of the affectedt hip, the greater trochanter is elevated on the affected side, inability to mobilise.
The nursing diagnosis for fracture of the neck or femur is acute pain, decreased mobility, decreased stability and overall crankiness. Fractures need to be treated until self care can be established.
Fracture of the femoral neck is commonly called a broken hip.
it is important to asses the femur neck fracture....
Yes. That is why you get fracture of neck of the femur in old people.
Is fracture of the femur the same as fracture of the hip? Yes
A hip fracture generally refers to the fracture of the head or neck of the femur (thigh) bone. There are several different areas that can suffer a fracture and still be called a hip fracture. For example, a fracture to the greater or lesser trochanters of the femur are also commonly called hip fractures by the general public.
Gun-Britt Jarnlo has written: 'Hip fracture patients' -- subject(s): Femur neck, Fracture, Hip joint, Wounds and injuries
The neck of the femur is bounded by the Greater and Lesser Trochanters.
The femoral artery runs right along the femur. A fracture in the femur might damage the artery leading to massive internal bleeding, as the femoral artery is one of the largest arteries in your body.
Why a obese person is prone to tibia fracture
Its when both femurs (thigh bone) are broken. They can either be closed or open. (The bone breaks through the skin or stays inline)
A comminuted fracture is when the femur shatters into at least three pieces. and a compound fracture is when the bone breaks and comes out of the skin.
Go to the doctor????????
your femur