HUMAN ANATOMY
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Author: SALADIN
Publisher: RENT MCG
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A femoral bone fracture occurs more in adolescents as compared to adults.
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The femoral fracture can damage the blood vessels and cuts off the blood supply to the head of the femur bone. Due to the absence of blood supply, the bone cells and tissues die. The treatment of femur fractures depends upon the age and the site of injury.
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