Femur fracture- Symptoms and causes

The bone located in the human thigh is known as the femur bone. It is the longest bone, extending from the hip to the knee. Also, it is the strongest bone in the human body. When the femur bone breaks, it takes a long time to heal. Breaking this bone can make everyday tasks much more difficult because it’s one of the main bones responsible for walking.

Symptoms of a broken femur

  • Immediate, severe pain
  • The injured leg appears to be shorter than the unbroken leg
  • Not able to put weight on the injured leg
  • The injured leg appears to be crooked

Causes of femur fracture

A femur fracture is very rare as it is a very large and strong bone. A broken femur is usually caused by a severe accident such as vehicle accidents. A break in this bone can only result from a large amount of force such as a fall from an extreme height. This fracture can take three to six months to heal.

Older adults have weaker bones. Thus they have the tendency of having a femur fracture. It may be called a hip fracture instead of a femur fracture, depending on how close the break to the hip.

A broken femur can have a major effect on your life, but not permanent. In most cases of broken femurs, patients return to a normal lifestyle. Surgeries become effective and people are typically able to completely heal from a broken femur.

This is the general information about Femur Fracture. We recommend you to take your doctor’s advice for proper guidance. We hope this information adds value to your knowledge. Watch out this space for more such information. Greetings for SYS Medtech International PVT. LTD.

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Dislocated Elbow- Symptoms and Causes

The elbow is made up of three bones- humerus, radius and ulna. The elbow dislocation happens when any of these bones become separated or knocked out of place. If a person thinks that he/she has a dislocated elbow, he/she should get immediate medical help because dislocation can be very painful, causing the elbow to become unstable and sometimes unable to move. It damages the ligaments of the elbow and can also damage the surrounding muscles, nerves and tendons.

Causes of a dislocated elbow

  • When people try to stop a fall with an outstretched hand
  • Car accidents
  • Sports injuries
  • A joint disorder such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome makes joints unusually loose and flexible

Symptoms of a dislocated elbow

A dislocated elbow can be partial or complete. A complete elbow dislocation involves a total separation called a luxation and when the elbow joint is partially dislocated, it is called a subluxation. Doctors also classify elbow dislocations according to where it occurs and the extent of the damage. The 3 types are:

Simple: No major injury to the bone

Complex: Severe injuries to the bone and ligament

Severe: Damage to the blood vessels and nerves around the elbow

The symptoms of a dislocated elbow vary depending on the type of injury and the bones involved. These are the common symptoms-

  • Bruising
  • Deformed-looking arm (bone looks out of place)
  • Weakness in the joint
  • Loss of ability to move the elbow
  • Pain
  • Swelling

This is the general information about Elbow Fracture. We recommend you to take your doctor’s advice for proper guidance. We hope this information adds value to your knowledge. Watch out this space for more such information. Greetings for SYS Medtech International PVT. LTD.

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