Femur fractures: complications and treatments of traumatic femoral shaft fractures
Clark, J.D.
Jems a Journal of Emergency Medical Services 28(4) 68-81; Quiz: 82-83
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 0197-2510 PMID: 12736610 Document Number: 558944
Femoral shaft fractures can present many challenges to health-care providers from the time of injury to the time of discharge and beyond. Ongoing assessment and definitive interventions prove successful in limiting additional morbidity and mortality.
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