Femoral shaft fracture

1. secular trend increases femoral shaft fracture in humans (+ 71% in men and + 100% in women; p = 0.001 and p < 0.001).

   “Femoral shaft fractures almost doubled in men (+ 71%) and doubled in women (+ 100%) with corresponding significant increases in ASI-trends (p = 0.001 and p < 0.001, respectively).”

   Humansbetween 1998 and 202124 years

   Differences in femoral fracture localizations in men and women in Switzerland between 1998 and 2021-reversal of the secular trend?

   Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA·Feb 24, 2024

1. Femoral shaft fracture is associated with nonunion in humans (2.52% [95%CI: 2.17-2.92]).

   “The infection rate was 2.22% [95%CI: 1.90-2.58] and the union failure rate 2.52% [95%CI: 2.17-2.92] after 24 months.”

   Humans24 months

   Femoral shaft fractures in eldery patients - An epidemiological risk analysis of incidence, mortality and complications

   Injury·May 16, 2023

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1. Femoral shaft fracture is associated with infection in humans (2.22% [95%CI: 1.90-2.58]).

   “The infection rate was 2.22% [95%CI: 1.90-2.58] and the union failure rate 2.52% [95%CI: 2.17-2.92] after 24 months.”

   Humans24 months

   Femoral shaft fractures in eldery patients - An epidemiological risk analysis of incidence, mortality and complications

   Injury·May 16, 2023

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1. Femoral shaft fracture is associated with mortality in humans (58.5%).

   “The 5-year mortality risk was 58.5%.”

   Humans5 years

   Femoral shaft fractures in eldery patients - An epidemiological risk analysis of incidence, mortality and complications

   Injury·May 16, 2023