Periprosthetic femur fracture (PPFF) is an acute complication that often occurs after hip arthroplasty. Due to the increasing use of arthroplasty surgery and the aging population, the incidence of ...

This interesting study shows that the incidence of more rare femoral fractures such as subtrochanteric fractures was stable from 1996 to 2006, although the overall incidence of hip fracture is ...

Closed femoral shaft fracture is caused by high-energy injuries, and non-union exists after operation, which can significantly damage patients’ body and mind. This study aimed to explore the factors ...

Distal femur fractures carry high mortality risks in elderly patients, but a significant clinical gap remains in comparing ...

The femur — your thigh bone — is the largest and strongest bone in your body. When the femur breaks, it takes a long time to heal. Breaking your femur can make everyday tasks much more difficult ...

Femoral neck fractures and peritrochanteric fractures are equally prevalent and make up over 90 percent of proximal femur fractures. Femoral neck fractures are intracapsular fractures. The capsule is ...

A 19-year-old man was struck by a car while riding his motorcycle, and thrown 5 feet. When paramedics arrived on the scene within 10 minutes of the accident, the patient was alert and oriented to time ...

Stress fracture of the femoral neck is rare and often initially missed. A high index of clinical suspicion is required in athletes presenting with a history of insidious onset, exertional groin pain ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Risk for periprosthetic fracture after THA may be more closely correlated with femoral stem design vs. use of ...

In a new study published in Engineering, academician Yingze Zhang's research team introduces the Proximal Femur Bionic Nail (PFBN) as a potential panacea for unstable intertrochanteric femur fractures ...

Your femur connects many important muscles, tendons, and ligaments in your hips and knees to the other parts of your body, including parts of the circulatory system. More than that, it helps you carry ...