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Fracture of the Femur

Definition:
A break, especially the breaking of a bone or cartilage in the femur.
Symptoms:
  • Pain in the leg
  • Swelling in the leg
  • Loss of ROM in the hip and knee
  • Bruising
  • Possible deformity in the forearm
Causes:
  • Motor vehicle accident
  • Fall
Treatment:
  • Possible surgical intervention
  • Period of immobilization
  • Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening
  • Gait program