Distal Femur Fracture: Thighbone Fractures of the Knee
The distal femur is the lower end of the thighbone that lies just above the knee joint and resembles an inverted funnel. The end of the bone is lined by a thick, slippery substance called cartilage, which allows it to glide across other bones that form the joint. It...
Femoral Shaft Fracture: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Femur, the thighbone, is the strongest, longest and heaviest bone in the human body. The straight part of the femur is called the shaft. A femoral shaft fracture is a break that occurs along this long, central portion of the thighbone. These fractures are typically...
Arthritis and Instability of the Kneecap
The knee has three individual areas, called compartments, that can be impacted by arthritis or osteoarthritis. One of those areas is the knee cap. Arthritis of the knee can affect any of these compartments, including the patellofemoral compartment behind the kneecap....
