Femoral Fracture

Femoral fracture is a common feature of particular populations of people with specific problems.These fractures often involve the cartilage surface of the knee joint, and must be treated with this cartilage injury in mind.  Patients who sustain a supracondylar femur fracture are often at high risk of developing  knee arthritis  later in life.

Fractures of the neck of the femur are common in post-menopausal women and are secondary to a decrease in bone density. They are less common as stress fractures in people who put significantly increased forces on their hips such as runners and military personnel who are much younger and fitter. These fractures can also occur at almost any age by a direct fall on the hip with great force or if there are pathological changes in the bone such as tumours.

Your doctor can diagnose a femur fracture by examining your leg and taking some X-rays.  X-rays of the pelvis and knee joints may be taken as well.

A femur fracture takes at least 3-6 months to heal. That means if you have sustained a femur fracture, you may miss months of work. You may also suffer permanent consequences. You need the expert legal representation of Terry, Slane & Ruohonen. Our partners have been named Minnesota Super Lawyers many times by  Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine . Call  612-362-0000  or  contact  us for a free consultation.

Femur fractures will typically require surgical treatment and several months to heal. As a result, these patients incur costly medical bills, while being unable to work. If you suffered a femur fracture while taking Fosamax, however, you may be able to pursue a claim seeking compensation for medical bills and other damages. To find out if you can participate in a  Fosamax femur fracture lawsuit , contact our attorneys today for a  no cost, no obligation review  of your claim.

The treatment of a supracondylar femur fracture is highly variable, and may utilize a cast or brace,  external fixator , plate, screws, or an  intramedullary rod .  There are many variations to these fractures that affect the best choice for fixation of the fracture.

Traction  used to be the standard method of treatment for a femur fracture. In traction, the leg is put in a cast and adhesives or metal pins are used to attach weighted strings. X-rays have to be taken at regular intervals to check the position of the femur. The x-rays will help the doctor know what adjustments need to be made in the weight placements. This method is effective, but requires an extended hospitalization. If metal pins are used for traction, there is risk of infection.