Study of occurrence of fracture femur shaft

Abstract

This study is conducted to know the commonest causes for occurrence of fracture Shaft femur and its details. In 30 patients, male predominate (88%) in this study. RTA was the chief cause of fracture. Surgery were performed within 6.92 days average, There were 12 open of which 10 gustilo type 2 , 2 gustilo type3 and 18 closed type of fracture radiological union was possible in 16.16 weeks. Average patient was followed up for 11.48months. Average knee flexion of 100°. There were 8 knee pain, 4 shortening, 3 with protruding nail into knee joint, 1 delayed union, 2 superficial infection. Using Neer’s scoring system there were 56% excellent, 16% good, 24% fair, 1% poor results.