The thigh bone, called the femur, is the longest and strongest bone in the body. A break in the thigh bone is also called a femoral shaft fracture.
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Thigh Bone Fractures
Thigh bone fractures often happen because of serious injuries, like car accidents. In older adults, they can also occur after a fall due to weaker bones from a condition called osteoporosis.
Most thigh bone fractures require surgery to restore alignment of the femur bone, followed by physical therapy to improve movement, strength, and weight-bearing of the affected hip.
A long bone nail and screws are used to stabilize a thigh bone fracture. The bone nail can be inserted down the center of the thigh bone from either the top or bottom of the bone.
