Analysis of femoral fracture post motor vehicle accidents

Authors

• Abdullah A. AlTurki, From the Department of Surgery (Alturki, AlAqeely, AlMugren), Orthopedic Division, King Abdulaziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affairs, and from the Department of Family Medicine (Alzimami), Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Khalid S. AlAqeely, From the Department of Surgery (Alturki, AlAqeely, AlMugren), Orthopedic Division, King Abdulaziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affairs, and from the Department of Family Medicine (Alzimami), Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Turki S. AlMugren, From the Department of Surgery (Alturki, AlAqeely, AlMugren), Orthopedic Division, King Abdulaziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affairs, and from the Department of Family Medicine (Alzimami), Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Ibrahim S. AlZimami, From the Department of Surgery (Alturki, AlAqeely, AlMugren), Orthopedic Division, King Abdulaziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affairs, and from the Department of Family Medicine (Alzimami), Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Abstract

Objectives: To identify the prevalence of different types of femoral fractures post-motor vehicle accident (MVA) based on fracture location: proximal, middle and distal. Methods: A cross-sectional study of all femoral fracture post-MVA x-ray charts carried out at the National Guard Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between November 2007 to December 2013. Results: Among the 471 patients reviewed, most fractures were in male (87%) compared with female (13%) victims, with breaks more in the right femur (56%) than the left femur (44%). As for location of the femur fracture, middle fractures (64%) exceeded proximal (26%) and distal fractures (10%). The most common age group was between 16-30 years, representing 56% of these fractures. Conclusion: Prevalence of the femur fracture location varies depending on gender, age, and other factors.

Article Type

Research Article

First Page

41

Last Page

44

Recommended Citation

AlTurki, Abdullah A.; AlAqeely, Khalid S.; AlMugren, Turki S.; and AlZimami, Ibrahim S. (2019) "Analysis of femoral fracture post motor vehicle accidents," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 40: Iss. 1, Article 8.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2019.1.21547