Emergency hospital fracture care

Femoral Shaft Fracture Surgery in Atlanta

A femoral shaft fracture is a major injury involving the long central portion of the thighbone and requires immediate hospital evaluation.

Go directly to the emergency room—and ask for Atlanta Bone and Joint Specialists. Tell the ER team that you would like our orthopedic group contacted for your femur fracture when hospital coverage and privileges allow.

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Emergency hospital evaluation

Trauma assessment

Intramedullary nail fixation

Postoperative mobilization

A major orthopedic emergency

Femoral Shaft Fractures Require Hospital Care

These injuries usually occur after significant trauma and can involve substantial pain, deformity, bleeding and additional injuries.

What Happens in the Emergency Room?

The trauma team evaluates the entire patient, controls pain, checks circulation and nerve function, obtains imaging and looks for injuries to the hip, knee and other parts of the body.

The leg is stabilized while the orthopedic surgery plan is developed.

Important Associated Concerns

Blood loss into the thigh
Open wounds or contaminated fractures
Hip, knee or pelvic injury
Nerve or blood-vessel injury
Additional trauma elsewhere in the body

Do Not Drive to an Office With a Suspected Femoral Shaft Fracture

Call 911 or go directly to the nearest appropriate emergency department. This injury requires hospital stabilization, trauma assessment and orthopedic surgical evaluation.

Typical surgical treatment

Most Adult Femoral Shaft Fractures Are Stabilized With an Intramedullary Nail

Internal Fixation Through the Center of the Femur

A strong metal rod is placed inside the femoral canal and secured with locking screws. This restores length, alignment and rotation while providing stable fixation for healing and rehabilitation.

Open fractures, severe fragmentation, associated injuries and the patient’s overall medical condition can affect timing and the exact surgical plan.

Ask for our group

You May Request Atlanta Bone and Joint Specialists in the ER

Patients and families may tell the emergency-room team which orthopedic group they would like contacted.

Say clearly: “I would like Atlanta Bone and Joint Specialists contacted for the femur fracture.” Hospital coverage, transfer requirements and surgeon availability vary, but stating your preference early gives the ER team the opportunity to contact our group when appropriate.

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Femoral shaft fracture FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I call the orthopedic office first?

No. A suspected femoral shaft fracture requires immediate emergency-department care. Call 911 when appropriate and ask the ER team to contact Atlanta Bone and Joint Specialists.

Does a femoral shaft fracture usually require surgery?

Yes. Most adult femoral shaft fractures require operative stabilization, commonly with an intramedullary nail.

Can I ask for a specific orthopedic group in the ER?

Yes. Tell the ER team that you would like Atlanta Bone and Joint Specialists contacted. Coverage, privileges, transfer needs and availability determine whether the request can be accommodated.

Why is the entire patient evaluated?

Femoral shaft fractures often result from significant trauma and may occur with blood loss or additional injuries involving the hip, knee, pelvis, chest, abdomen or head.

In the ER With a Broken Femur? Ask for Atlanta Bone and Joint Specialists

State your preference early so the emergency team can contact our orthopedic group when hospital coverage, privileges and availability allow.

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A suspected femoral shaft fracture is an emergency. Call 911 or go directly to an appropriate emergency department. This page provides general educational information and does not guarantee a particular surgeon’s availability, hospital coverage or ability to accept a transfer.