Femur Fracture
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A femur fracture is a break in the thigh bone, the longest and strongest bone in the body. It usually requires medical care because it affects the ability to bear weight and walk.
Common symptoms: Intense pain in the thigh or hip, inability to put weight on the leg, visible deformity or shortening, and swelling in the area.
Common causes: In young people it is usually due to high-force blows, such as accidents, while in older adults it can occur with falls when the bone is more fragile.
Which specialist treats it? The orthopedist, and in children the pediatric orthopedist, are the ones who evaluate and treat fractures; when it is related to weakened bones, other professionals help with its care. In the face of an injury that prevents moving or bearing weight on the leg, seeking care without delay is the most prudent course.
Data on 1,230 doctors who treat femur fracture
Which specialist treats femur fracture?
A femur fracture is a serious injury that should be treated by an orthopedist, who will assess whether surgery is needed and plan your recovery. Seek care right away if you have severe pain, visible deformity, or cannot bear weight on the leg. Find orthopedists near you.
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Doctors specialized in femur fracture
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Lorena Guadalupe Ruiz Ramos
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. César Nájera
Dr. Hugo Arturo González Martínez
Dr. Celina Flores Olvera
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Diego Alejandro Oliva Vallejo
Dr. Itzel Olivares Lara
Dr. Karina V. Ramírez García
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Frequently asked questions
What is femur fracture?
A femur fracture is a break in the thigh bone, the longest and strongest bone in the body. It usually requires medical care because it affects the ability to bear weight and walk.
Which doctor treats femur fracture?
A femur fracture is a serious injury that should be treated by an orthopedist, who will assess whether surgery is needed and plan your recovery. Seek care right away if you have severe pain, visible deformity, or cannot bear weight on the leg. Find orthopedists near you.