How do you classify a femur fracture?

How do you classify a femur fracture?

Femur fractures are classified depending on:

1. The location of the fracture (the femoral shaft is divided into thirds: distal, middle, proximal)
2. The pattern of the fracture (for example, the bone can break in different directions, such as crosswise, lengthwise, or in the middle)

What criteria is used to classify femoral neck fractures?

The Garden classification incorporates displacement, fracture completeness, and relationship of bony trabeculae in the femoral head and neck. Gardens’ originally reviewed 80 patients with femoral neck fractures, which he classified in Types I to IV, and he followed these patients for at least 12 months postoperatively.

How do you classify a hip fracture?

Classification of Hip Fractures

1. Type 1: undisplaced and incomplete fracture.
2. Type 2: undisplaced complete fracture.
3. Type 3: complete fracture but incompletely displaced.
4. Type 4: complete fracture and completely displaced.

How is a femoral neck fracture diagnosed?

Your doctor will order an X-ray to diagnose a femoral neck fracture. Your doctor may also perform other imaging tests such as the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and computer tomography (CT) scan to obtain further information.

Can you walk with a femoral head fracture?

If you sustain a femoral head fracture, you will usually not be able to walk on your leg due to pain. You will likely be taken to an emergency room for evaluation. At the emergency room, you will have x-rays and/or a CT scan taken of your hip and pelvis.

Is femoral neck fracture serious?

A femoral neck fracture can tear the blood vessels and cut off the blood supply to the femoral head. If the blood supply to the femoral head is lost, the bone tissue will die (a process called avascular necrosis), leading to the eventual collapse of the bone.

How long does it take to recover from a femoral neck fracture?

Doing your exercises as prescribed can improve your chances for a full recovery. Most femoral fractures take about 4 to 6 months to heal completely, but you should be able to resume many activities before this time.

How do you position a patient with a hip fracture?

The positioning of the patient on the fracture table is critical to the successful reduction and operative fixation of the fracture. This generally involves the unaffected side being flexed at the hip and knee and positioned to allow the fluoroscopy machine access to the affected side.

Can a femoral neck fracture heal on its own?

For example, if the ends of the broken bone are impacted, or were pushed together due to extreme force from an accident of fall, the bone can heal naturally. If this is the case, your healthcare provider may prescribe medication, bed rest, and physical therapy for a few weeks to allow healing.

Does a hairline hip fracture require surgery?

Severe fractures are usually treated with surgery. Stress fractures, which are tiny hairline cracks in the bone, may or may not require surgery. Hairline fractures often are caused by ongoing overuse, such as from regular long-distance running.