FEMORAL FRACTURE

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 DEFORMING FORCE
• a change in the shape or size of an object due to an applied force
 DEFORMING FORCE
• Deforming muscle forces on the
femur; abductors (A), iliopsoas
(B), adductors (C), and
gastrocnemius origin (D). The
medial angulating forces are
resisted by the fascia lata (E)
 DEFORMING FORCE
musculature acts as a deforming force after fracture
A. PROXIMAL FRAGMENT
• abducted : gluteus medius and minimus abduct as they insert on
greater trochanter
• flexed : iliopsoas flexes fragment as it inserts on lesser trochanter
B. DISTAL SEGMENT
• varus : adductors inserting on medial aspect of distal femur
• extension : gastrocnemius attaches on distal aspect of posterior
femur
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