Femoral Shaft Fractures
Epidemiology
Usually young patients
- 15 - 40
15% compound
Aetiology
High velocity injury
- MBA
- MVA
- pedestrian v car
- fall from height
Emergency Managment
EMST principles
- need for transfusion not uncommon
Usually young patients
- 15 - 40
15% compound
High velocity injury
- MBA
- MVA
- pedestrian v car
- fall from height
EMST principles
- need for transfusion not uncommon