Hip Fractures
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Tibial Fractures
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Foot Fractures
Femoral Fractures
The thighbone (femur) is the longest and the strongest bone in
the body. To break the thighbone across its length (shaft) takes a
great deal of force, as might occur in a motor vehicle accident or
a fall from a high place. Because of this, a broken thighbone is
often associated with potentially life-threatening injuries to
other body systems. In children younger than 3 years, a thighbone
fracture is often an indicator of abuse.
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