The long, straight part of the femur (thighbone) is called the femoral shaft. When there is a break anywhere along this length of bone, it is called a femoral shaft fracture. The femur is the …

Sep 11, 2023 · The femoral shaft is a cylindrical structure with significant variability from one individual to another. The shaft is relatively wide at the proximal end but becomes …

Nov 13, 2020 · The Shaft. The shaft of the femur descends in a slight medial direction. This brings the knees closer to the body’s centre of gravity, increasing stability. A cross section of the …

Dec 13, 2024 · Femoral shaft fractures are high energy injuries to the femur that are associated with life-threatening injuries (pulmonary, cerebral) and ipsilateral femoral neck fractures. …

Jan 2, 2023 · Femoral shaft fractures are a common orthopedic injury occurring in high energy trauma or low energy trauma in the elderly. Femoral shaft fractures are frequently associated …

Fractures of the femoral shaft are a most common injury, often associated with polytrauma and can be life-threatening. They often result from high-energy mechanisms such as motor vehicle …

Jul 25, 2018 · This post reviews fractures of the shaft of the femur with a focus on critical pieces of ED management.

Fractures of the femoral shaft are often the result of high energy trauma such as a motor vehicle crash, a fall from a height, or a gunshot wound. Most femoral shaft fractures require surgical …

The middle part of your thigh bone is called the femoral shaft. The top of your femur connects to your hip, and the bottom connects to your lower leg at the knee. Figure 1: Skeleton and x-rays …

In human anatomy, the body of femur (or shaft of femur) is the almost cylindrical, long part of the femur. It is a little broader above than in the center, broadest and somewhat flattened from …