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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.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 10y agoThe 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.
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∙ 12y agoFracture of the femoral neck is commonly called a broken hip.
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What is the importance of Bryants triangle in orthopadics?
it is important to asses the femur neck fracture....
Does osteoporosis happen in the compact bone?
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?
Is fracture of the femur the same as fracture of the hip? Yes
What bone is fractured when you have a fractured hip?
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.
What has the author Gun-Britt Jarnlo written?
Gun-Britt Jarnlo has written: 'Hip fracture patients' -- subject(s): Femur neck, Fracture, Hip joint, Wounds and injuries
What two structures is the neck of the femur bounded by?
The neck of the femur is bounded by the Greater and Lesser Trochanters.
Why fracture in femur is dangerous?
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 and Obese person is prone to a fracture to the femur and tibia?
Why a obese person is prone to tibia fracture
What is a femur 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)
What is a Comminuted fracture?
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.
What is an external way to fix a femur fracture on a dog?
Go to the doctor????????
What fracture is caused due to weak bone structure not trauma?
your femur
