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How is a femur shaft fracture different from spiral femur fracture?

Dr Surya Bhan
Consultant Orthopaedics,
Primus Hospital, New Delhi

Q: What is the difference between a femur shaft fracture and a spiral fracture of the femur?

A:Both are entirely different things. While the femoral shaft fracture indicates the location of the fracture, the spiral signifies the shape of the fracture line.