Seek emergency help if you have significant lasting pain and suspect you may have a leg fracture after a fall, a motor vehicle accident, or other trauma involving the leg.
The outlook for leg fractures varies, depending on the type of fracture and its severity:
Femur shaft fractures - Almost 100% of all femur fractures heal well, and most patients are able to return to their normal activities after about six months of treatment and...
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Source: eOrthopod
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Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? The hip is the joint between the upper end of the thighbone (femur) and its socket in the pelvis. When a hip fractures (breaks), the... Read more »