title: Fractures of the femur.
abstract: Fractures of the femur in cattle are second in frequency only to fractures to the metacarpal and metatarsal bones. Common clinical presentations and the diagnosis of femur fractures are described. Treatment options, prognosis, postoperative complications are discussed for conservative therapy and for various forms of external and internal fixation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine, Madison, USA.
authors.forename: S S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Trostle
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Markel
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D016267:External Fixators / Q000662:veterinary; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D005269:Femur / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D016268:Internal Fixators / Q000662:veterinary; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000662:veterinary; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000662:veterinary; D011379:Prognosis; D011859:Radiography