![]() ![]() Metabolic bone diseases such as rickets, Paget disease of bone, marble bone disease (osteopetrosis), osteomalacia, osteogenesis imperfecta, and fibrous dysplasia cause various deformities or abnormalities of bones. ![]() Osteoporosis is a silent disease that weakens the bones causing them to lose strength and break easily. Over time tiny cracks usually develop in the weight-bearing bones such as the femur and cause fractures. This can also be seen among new military recruits who experienced a sudden increase in impact activity. Stress fractures are caused by overuse or repetitive force on weight-bearing bones like long-distance running, jumping, and skating. Women and children are the most common victims of this abuse. Traumatic violence is usually an isolated event that is associated with other injuries. This is considered as an open fracture that requires more time to heal especially with retained bullet fragments. High-energy injuries such as gunshots can cause severe damage to the surrounding tissues and penetrate the bones causing fractures. An indirect or direct severe blow from competitive or recreational playing of a contact sport may result in a femur fracture. This also includes being hit by a car while walking or crossing the street. This is the most common cause of femur fracture due to high-impact collision. High-impact falls or even a low-force trauma can cause a femur fracture among old adults and children due to their weak and underdeveloped bones. ![]() Infants or toddlers may cry excessively, refuse to crawl, or start limping Causes of Femur FractureĪ femur fracture is usually caused by severe accidents such as:.Inability to put weight on the injured leg.Inability to move, stand or walk on the affected part.Obvious shortening of the affected extremity.Deformity or crooked appearance of the affected part.Open wound with bleeding and discharge for open fractures.Bruising and protrusion of bone fragments from the skin for closed fractures.Muscle spasms, numbness, or tingling sensations.Tissue swelling or tenderness on some parts of the thigh. ![]()
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