সংজ্ঞা
A femoral fracture is a break in the thigh bone, which is called the femur. It runs from the hip to the knee. It is the longest and strongest bone in the body. It usually requires a great deal of force to break the femur.
কারণসমূহ
A femoral fracture is usually caused by direct trauma to your femur. Trauma includes:
- জলপ্রপাত
- হাতাহাতি
- সংঘর্ষ
- Severe twists
ঝুঁকির কারণ
A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a femoral fracture. Tell your doctor if you have any of these risk factors:
- অগ্রসর বয়স
- Postmenopausal osteoporosis
- পেশী ভর হ্রাস
- Certain diseases that weaken bones, such as osteoporosis or cancer
- Participation in certain contact sports, such as football
লক্ষণ
উপসর্গ অন্তর্ভুক্ত:
- Immediate and severe pain
- Swelling and bruising around the area of the break
- Inability to walk and/or limited range of motion of the knee or hip
- Deformity of the injured leg, such as shortening or abnormal twisting
রোগ নির্ণয়
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms, physical activity, and how the injury happened. The injured area will also be examined. You may have x-rays to look for a break in the bone.
চিকিৎসা
Treatment will depend on the location and severity of your injury. Treatment involves:
- Putting the pieces of the bone back in position, which may require anesthesiaand/or surgery
- Keeping the pieces together while the bone heals
যে ডিভাইসগুলি হাড়কে সুস্থ করে রাখার জন্য ব্যবহার করা যেতে পারে সেগুলির মধ্যে রয়েছে:
- A cast (rarely used except in very young patients)
- স্ক্রু সহ একটি ধাতব প্লেট (সার্জারি প্রয়োজন)
- হাড়ের মাঝখানে একটি রড (অস্ত্রোপচার প্রয়োজন)
- Metal pins that cross the bone, with a frame on the outside of the leg that holds the pins and the fractured bone in place (requires either general or local anesthesia)
Your doctor will order additional x-rays while the bone heals. This is to ensure that the bones have not shifted position.
Once home, follow your doctor’s discharge instructions.
অনুশীলন
When your doctor decides you are ready, you will start range-of-motion and strengthening exercises. You may be referred to a physical therapist to assist you. Do not return to sports until your leg is fully healed and your thigh muscle strength is back to normal.
নিরাময় সময়
A fractured femur is a serious injury that takes 3-6 months to heal.
প্রতিরোধ
To help prevent femoral fractures:
- Do not put yourself at risk for trauma to the femur.
- ক্যালসিয়াম এবং ভিটামিন ডি সমৃদ্ধ খাবার খান।
- Build strong muscles to prevent falls and to stay active and agile.
- Always wear a seatbelt when driving or riding in a car.
- খেলাধুলা বা ক্রিয়াকলাপে অংশগ্রহণ করার সময় যথাযথ প্যাডিং এবং সুরক্ষা সরঞ্জাম পরিধান করুন।
- Femoral fracture has been linked to osteoporosis (thinned bones) in people over age 55. Be sure to find out if you have osteoporosis. Follow any treatment recommendations for this condition to help prevent further fractures.