MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -The distal femur is where the bone flares out like an upside-down funnel. The distal femur is the area of the leg just above the knee joint. Distal femur fractures most often occur either in older people whose bones are weak, or in younger people who have high energy injuries, such as from a car crash.

Detailed explanation-2: -The femur has two important points of articulation that provide structural support for the body: the hip joint proximally; and the knee joint distally. Additionally, there are numerous supporting ligaments at both the proximal and distal articulations of the femur that provide added support to the joints.

Detailed explanation-3: -The distal femur can be fixed with metal plates and screws or intramedullary nails. If the break involves the joint or is around a total knee replacement it is usually fixed with metal plates and screws placed through incisions on the side of the leg. Surgery usually takes 1 to 2 hours.