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Lower limb fractures vary from high-energy trauma (young adults 🚗💥) to fragility fractures (elderly with osteoporosis 🦴). They carry risks such as neurovascular compromise, compartment syndrome, and thromboembolism, so early diagnosis and stabilization are crucial.
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Femoral Shaft Fracture 🦴 |
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Intertrochanteric Fracture 🦯 |
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Tibial Shaft Fracture 🦵 |
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Patellar Fracture 🦿 |
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Ankle Fracture 👣 |
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Femoral Neck Fracture 🦯 |
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Calcaneal Fracture 🦶 |
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💡 Teaching Pearls: - Always check for compartment syndrome in tibial fractures 🚨. - Femoral fractures can bleed massively → treat as potential shock source. - Elderly hip fractures = “fix or replace” ➝ early surgery = better survival. - CT is vital in calcaneal & ankle fractures for surgical planning.