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Where is the distal femoral?

Where is the distal femoral?

The distal femur is where the bone flares out like an upside-down funnel. The distal femur is the area of the leg just above the knee joint. Distal femur fractures most often occur either in older people whose bones are weak, or in younger people who have high energy injuries, such as from a car crash.

What is a metaphyseal femur fracture?

Metaphyseal fractures are also known as corner fractures, bucket handle fractures or metaphyseal lesions. It refers to an injury to the metaphysis which is the growing plate at each end of a long bone (such as tibia, femur, etc).

How long does it take for a distal femur fracture to heal?

Depending on health and injury pattern this bone can take 3-4 months to heal without surgery. Physical therapy for knee range of motion is started around 6 weeks once bone has healed enough to prevent displacement with motion.

What bone is distal to the femur?

The femur articulates proximally with the acetabulum of the pelvis to form the hip joint, and distally with the tibia and patella to form the knee joint.

What is a distal radius metaphysis fracture?

Distal radial fractures are a heterogeneous group of fractures that occur at the distal radius and are the dominant fracture type at the wrist. These common fractures usually occur when significant force is applied to the distal radial metaphysis.

How is a distal radius fracture treated?

Nonsurgical Treatment If the distal radius fracture is in a good position, a splint or cast is applied. It often serves as a final treatment until the bone heals. Usually a cast will remain on for up to six weeks. Then you will be given a removable wrist splint to wear for comfort and support.

How is distal femur fracture treated?

Most distal femur fractures are treated with surgery. The broken bone will take a minimum of 2 months to heal. Some can take more than 6 months to heal. Surgery may take place anywhere from 1-5 days after your injury.

What is distal part mean?

(DIS-tul) In medicine, refers to a part of the body that is farther away from the center of the body than another part. For example, the fingers are distal to the shoulder. The opposite is proximal.

What is proximal femoral?

Proximal femur includes the femoral head, neck and the region 5-cm distal to the lesser trochanter. There is a 125°–130° inclination angle between the head and neck and the femoral body. Further, there is a 15° anteversion angle between the plane passing through the condyles of the femoral head and the femur neck.

What is a distal femur replacement?

Obtain previous operative reports and implant records if this is a revision case.

  • Full-length films preoperatively can aid in the assessment of overall alignment and leg length.
  • Determine femoral resection level,and template based on this.
  • Measure the femoral canal diameter to obtain an estimate of stem extension size.
  • What is distal end of femur?

    The main shaft of the femur is known as the body of the femur. The distal end of the femur is where it connects with the patella (knee cap) and the bones of the lower leg, the tibia, and fibula. The distal end of the femur has a saddle that rests on the top of the tibia. It has rounded edges on either side of the knee joint, known as the condyles.

    What is located between the proximal and distal tubules?

    The proximal convoluted tubule, arising from the Bowmans capsule, traverses within the cortex. On the other hand, the distal convoluted tubule has a straight part continuous with the ascending limb of the loop of Henle and a convoluted part lying in the cortex. Complete info about it can be read here.

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